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Beer & Water Jugs

Browse our collection of antique silver Beer & Water Jugs dating back as early as the 17th century.

The earliest form of Flagon used for serving wine, beer and other cold drinks dates from the late 16th and early 17th century. These are extremely rare and would originally have had a companion dish or basin.

Silver Beer Jug. This plain baluster jug was introduced circa 1720 and remained popular for the next 50 years. These jugs occasionally have hinged covers and make ideal water jugs for the dining table. By the end of the 18th century the jugs became very decorative and became adapted for serving wine.

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Beer & Water Jugs

Browse our collection of antique silver Beer & Water Jugs dating back as early as the 17th century.

The earliest form of Flagon used for serving wine, beer and other cold drinks dates from the late 16th and early 17th century. These are extremely rare and would originally have had a companion dish or basin.

Silver Beer Jug. This plain baluster jug was introduced circa 1720 and remained popular for the next 50 years. These jugs occasionally have hinged covers and make ideal water jugs for the dining table. By the end of the 18th century the jugs became very decorative and became adapted for serving wine.

  • 1730

    Peze Pilleau

    9196 George II Silver Covered Beer Jug

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    A rare early English sterling silver jug with a hinged lid. This handsome jug has a plain design with cast foot and handle and to the front there is a hand engraved armorial with the motto “Post Tenebras Lux”. This is an impressive jug and very heavy quality. Excellent colour. Contains 2 litres. Weight 1259 grams, 40.4 troy ounces. Height 26 cms. Spread 17 cms. Base diameter 11 cms. Marked on lid and base for London 1730. Maker Peze Pilleau, a good Huguenot maker.

  • 1736

    Richard Gosling

    9699 George II Antique Silver Beer Jug

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    A classic antique silver jug of baluster form on a plain circular cast foot. Sparrow beak lip. To the front is an expansive armorial within a decorative cartouche. Excellent colour. Useful for serving cold drinks such as beer, wine or water. Contains 1000 ml. Weight 686 grams, 22 troy ounces. Height 19cm (to top of thumbpiece). Spread 17cm. Diameter 8.8 cm. London 1736. Maker Richard Gosling. Sterling silver.

  • 1738

    Richard Bayley

    8765 George II Silver Beer Jug

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    A handsome antique sterling silver jug of baluster shape on a plain circular cast foot. Hand engraved to the front with an armorial. Contains 950 ml. Weight 645 grams, 20.7 troy ounces. Height 18 cms. Spread 14.5 cms. London 1738. Makers Richard Bayley.

  • 1748

    Thomas Whipham

    9095 George II Silver Beer Jug

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    A handsome antique sterling silver jug of baluster shape on a plain circular cast foot. Sparrow beak lip. Contains 1100 ml. Weight 679 grams, 21.8 troy ounces. Height 20 cm. Spread 16.5 cm. Diameter 8 cm. London 1748. Makers mark Thomas Whipham.

  • 1752

    Phillips Garden

    8753 George II Silver Beer Jug

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    An outstanding quality antique sterling silver jug of tall bellied shape on a circular foot. Large and heavy. Good for beer, water or wine. With a deep embossed decoration of flowers, foliage and scrolls, the under-lip has a large face mask. To the front is a cartouche containing a hand engraved family coat of arms, to the reverse there is a family crest. Gilded inside. Contains 2600 ml. Weight 1752 grams, 56.30 troy ounces. Height 27 cms. Spread 27 cms. London 1752. Maker Philip Garden, known as an admirable exponent of the rococo style.

  • 1755

    Robert Albin Cox

    10238 George II Antique Silver Beer Jug

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    A classic antique silver jug of baluster form on a plain circular cast foot, with a beak shaped spout. To the front is a large hand engraved lion crest within a decorative cartouche. Large size, heavy gauge silver and excellent patina. Large size, heavy gauge silver and excellent patina. Contains 1550 ml. Weight 1273 grams, 40.9 troy ounces. Height 23.3cm (to top of lip). Spread 21cm. London 1755. Maker Robin Albin Cox. Sterling silver.

  • 1763

    John Eaton

    9229 George III Silver Beer Jug

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    A classic antique sterling silver jug of baluster shape on a plain circular cast foot. Good plain style. Large capacity. Sparrow beak lip. Hand engraved to the front is an armorial contained within a decorative cartouche. Contains 1600 ml. Weight 867 grams, 27.8 troy ounces. Height 22 cm. Spread 19 cm. London 1763. Maker John Eaton.

  • 1771

    Charles Wright

    9367 George III Antique Silver Beer Jug

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    A classic antique sterling silver jug of baluster shape on a broad gadrooned foot. Good plain style. Large size, suitable for water. Scroll handle with acanthus leaf mount. Large capacity. Contains 1270 ml. Weight 761 grams, 24.4 troy ounces. Height 22 cm. Spread 18 cm. London 1771. Maker Charles Wright.

  • 1779

    Robert Hennell I

    9760 George III Antique Silver Jug

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    A handsome antique sterling silver beer jug (or water jug) of baluster shape with a hinged cover and bead borders. Excellent heavy gauge and patina. Contains 686 ml. Weight 679 grams, 22 troy ounces. Height 22.5cm (to top of finial). Spread 15cm. London 1779. Maker Robert Hennell I.

  • 1801

    Hampston & Prince

    8182 Antique York Silver Beer Jug

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    A rare piece of English provincial silver. A large and impressive antique sterling silver jug of bellied shape on a flat foot, having a plain body and squared handle. The top and spout have decorative borders and broad bands of foliage, chains and dot engraving. To the front there is a hand engraved foliate cartouche containing a monogram of entwined initials in old fashioned script. Excellent patina and hand beaten finish. Contains 2450 ml. Weight 773 grams, 24.8 troy ounces. Height 20 cms. Spread 21.75 cms. Diameter of top 10 cms. London 1801. Maker Hampston, Princes & Cattles. It is rare to find both the York town and makers mark.

  • 1824

    Robert Hennell I & Samuel Hennell

    7642 GeorgeIV Antique Silver Jug

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    A large antique sterling silver jug with graceful curved shape and plain design. With half fluted ribbing and impressive leaf decorated handle. Excellent weight and good gauge silver. There is an inscription inside the base rim “Presented to Mrs Henry Kermit by Robert Kermit on his return from England 1825”. Contains 1700 ml. Weight 1394 grams, 44.8 troy ounces. Height 30 cm. Spread 20.5 cm. London 1824. Maker Robert Hennell II.

  • 1858

    Hunt & Roskell

    9500 Antique Silver Hunting Jug

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    Of sporting interest. A Victorian sterling silver flagon with hinged lid and scroll handle. The body has a deep relief hunting scene with horses and riders hunting to hounds. The lid has a dog finial. Gilt interior. Contains 1400 ml. Weight 1039 grams. Height 26.5cm. Spread 21.5cm. London 1858. Maker Hunt & Roskell, late Storr & Mortimer.

  • 1874

    Martin Hall and Co

    8421 Victorian Silver Lemonade Jug

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    A handsome antique silver jug. Large capacity. The engraved silver mount has a bead border and an additional strengthening band around the lower body. The crystal glass body has straight tapering sides with criss cross cutting and a star cut base. Suitable for most cold drinks. Heavy weight. Contains 2.5 litres. Height 29cm. Spread 21.5cm. Diameter of base 14.5cm. London 1874. Maker Martin Hall.

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