Very Large 19th Century Two Gallon Haystack Copper Measure, English Circa 1820

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

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...

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...

Large English metal pitcher, late 19th century. A handsome early 20th century copper jug with a distinctive patina surface decoration. The large pitcher displays well with a lovely...

This large decorative vase would be perfect in a niche as it has a dramatic profile but would also look great on a center table since it is fully decorated in the round and looks goo...

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...

Copper containers of varying shapes and sizes have been used in Spanish homes and kitchens for many centuries. Copper and its alloys were particularly popular metals for storing and preparing foodstuffs, not only because they were they durable, but because these metals exhibited natural antibacterial properties. This particular jug, most likely made for the storage and serving of liquids such as water or milk, exhibits strong Hispano-Moresque influences. The baluster shape, symmetrical wing-like handles, and fitted, domed lid all reference Spanish Arab...

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...