Of all the silver tableware the English jugs or creamers are among the most elegant and pleasing. As more exotic hot drinks such as tea, chocolate and coffee began to gain popularity at the start of the 18th Century, Silver quickly became the perfect table accompaniment alongside Oriental Porcelain. Not only could the Silver be fashioned into beautiful and intricate forms to reflect the social status of these new drinks but being metal, Silver helps to keep the milk or cream cooler for longer and is hygienic due to its aseptic and antibacterial properties. Alongside the creamer the tall and slender Silver Ewer also grew in popularity intended for wine, Claret or water.
There are naturally many forms of milk jug and Ewer that can be found today, but the early Georgian Silver examples tended to copy the Neo-Classical tastes of the day with a simple baluster or claw feet holding up an elegantly proportioned bowl and handle. By the 19th Century the forms became more squat and ever more decorated, although the older simpler style continued alongside this. Indeed, apart from some unusual Art Deco and Modernist examples during the 20th Century, most Silver jugs have remained quite traditional in form for over 300 years.
At LoveAntiques we have an ever-changing selection of quality antique and vintage Silver jugs for any occasion.
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Antique Silver Hot Water Jug
£ 495
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Victorian Silver Milk Jug and Sugar Bowl
£ 195
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Late Victorian Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Claret Jug
£ 675
Andrew Cox Antiques
A Superb Victorian Silver Mounted Jug
£ 395
£ 145
Jeff Sims Antiques
George V Silver Baluster Cream Jug
£ 165
The Silver Cabinet
Pair of Antique Silver Capped Whisky Noggins
£ 525
Wildwinds Antiques
Victorian Silver Miniature Toby Jug
£ 258
Wick Antiques Ltd
Pair of Silver-mounted Crystal Royal Presentation Claret Jugs
£ 4,800
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Antique Silver Hot Water Jug
£ 395
London City Antiques
Pair of Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated & Cut Glass Claret Jugs
£ 695
Pair of Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated & Cut Glass Claret Jugs
£ 695
London City Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt 'Birds' Jug & Bowl 1875
£ 1,195
£ 345
Artisan Antiques
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Ewer / Pitcher with Figural Engravings - Robert Garrard 1841
£ 4,500
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Ewer / Pitcher with Figural Engravings - Robert Garrard 1841
£ 4,500
Artisan Antiques
£ 2,450
€ 140
€ 1,300
€ 1,000
Antiqon
Wine Jug Glass in Silver
€ 950
€ 1,600
€ 350
Antiqon
Wine & Liqueur Jug
€ 250
€ 1,000
€ 480
€ 2,500
£ 8,950
£ 1,495
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Silver Plated Lemonade Jug with Plain Mount
£ 320
£ 1,595
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Victorian Silver Plated Claret Jug with Onion Shaped Body
£ 195
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Stylish Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug with Plain Mount
£ 445
Stylish Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug with Plain Mount
£ 445
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Stylish Art Deco Silver Cream Jug
£ 210
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Fine Quality Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jug
£ 475
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Beautiful Georgian Sterling Silver Cream Jug
£ 235
£ 1,895
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Edwardian Silver and Glass Whisky Noggin by Hukin & Heath
£ 220
London City Antiques
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Cut Glass Claret Jug
£ 985
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Cut Glass Claret Jug
£ 985
London City Antiques
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Good Quality Victorian Silver Plated Cut Glass Claret Jug
£ 245
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Victorian Sterling Silver Neck Betjemann Brothers Locking Decanter
£ 320
Victorian Sterling Silver Neck Betjemann Brothers Locking Decanter
£ 320
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
William Hutton & Son Victorian Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 225