Antique Large George III Quality Copper Water Jug

Large antique Arts & Crafts copper and brass milk jug An unusual large antique Arts & Crafts copper and brass milk jug having an attractive unusual s...

An unusual antique Arts & Crafts copper and brass milk jug having an attractive unusual shaped handle and beautifully designed and handcrafted body with...

Antique George III quality copper kettle having a quality antique George lll copper kettle with a shaped handle and spout lift of lid. Measures: H 31 x W 31 X 22 cm Date 1800.  

Large antique George III quality copper kettle having a quality shaped handle and spout and lift off lid with original finale. Measures: 29.5 x 22 x 22cm Date 1800.  

A 19th century English Victorian era copper half-gallon ale measure. impressive size, hand-crafted in traditional haystack form with a deep lip and pour spout, small neck, tapering bulbous body on broad base, with a large handle. Vessel body inscribed "Half Gallon", stamped maker's marks, 10, and tax marks to rim interior. circa 1875 The measure was used in taverns to truthfully measure ale or cider to protect society from fraud during trading transactions. With a largely illiterate population at the time, the interests of every citizen needed to be considered and cared for so stamped and sealed measures were used throughout the British Isles. For example, in 1309 it was decreed “The Standard of bushels, gallIons and ells shalI be sealed with an iron seal...

Quality George III Loftus of Oxford Street London copper one gallon jug having a shaped handle standing on a circular base

English Victorian copper four gallon jug with a brass spigot attached for dispensing water (CROWN MARKED: VR 22)(FARROW AND JACKSON) Good condition consistent with age and use

The portly jug fitted with two handles below a large pouring spout.