C. 1860 English Half-Gallon Copper Haystack Measure

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...

Enormous late 18th to early 19th century Georgian copper 5 gallon haystack jug or pitcher, massive tapered body with a large handle. Copper haystack measures...

19th century copper pitcher/measure. Nicely sized vessel with pleasing silhouette. Stamped on the front "2 GALLONS."

Rare 18th century pewter gallon measure Bellied pewter measure, stamped GALLON, the large Gallon capacity is an unusual sized measure. English, mid 18...

19th Century copper haystack measure with embossed two-gallon label on the front. Dimensions Height 16 Inches Width 10.5 Inches Depth 12 Inches

This is a large antique serving jug. An English, copper 2 gallon ewer, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Fascinatingly sized jug with a wonderful weathered appearance Disp...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1860-1880 Victorian Copper & Brass 2 Gallon Pitcher jug. I have two of these, the second jug is an earlier Georgian...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1780 – 1800 Georgian Copper & Brass 2 Gallon Pitcher jug I have two of these, the second jug is a later Victorian e...

19th C Conical French copper brass banded measure A super large piece from France the pot has conical shape and strong riveted handles It is in good condition and is 11” tall, 12...

19th Century two gallon copper haystack measuring jug in very good condition and marked at the front with two gallon, having a large shaped handle to one side, the haystack jug named...