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.
Jonathan Green Antiques Ltd
Half Fluted Silver Tea Set - Sheffield 1929
£ 780
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Edwardian Silver and Glass Whisky Noggin by Hukin & Heath
£ 220
Wildwinds Antiques
Early Victorian Silver Cream Jug Dated 1847
£ 265
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
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
William Rand Antiques
Heavy George VI Solid Silver Sauce Boat
£ 200
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
William Hutton & Son Victorian Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 225
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Victorian Oak & Silver Plated Antler Handle Beer / Water Jug
£ 285
Victorian Oak & Silver Plated Antler Handle Beer / Water Jug
£ 285
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
£ 2,450
Jonathan Green Antiques Ltd
Unusual Continental Silver Mounted Ruby Glass Jug c.1870
£ 850
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Plain Glass Victorian Silver Plated William Hutton Claret Jug
£ 235
Plain Glass Victorian Silver Plated William Hutton Claret Jug
£ 235
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Victorian Solid Silver Mounted Claret Jug 1894
£ 550
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 525
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 525
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Wonderful Quality Antique Victorian Glass & Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 495
Wonderful Quality Antique Victorian Glass & Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 495
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Stunning Pair of Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Claret Jugs
£ 825
Stunning Pair of Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Claret Jugs
£ 825
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Pair of Sterling Silver & Glass Whisky Noggins
£ 425
The Silver Cabinet
Antique Silver Claret Jug - Victorian
£ 1,800
The Silver Cabinet
Antique Victorian Silver Claret Jug - Reily & Storer
£ 2,200
The Silver Cabinet
Antique Victorian Silver Claret Jug
£ 450
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Continental Silver Lemonade or Claret Jug with Plain Mount
£ 650
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Claret Jug by John Northwood
£ 495
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Claret Jug by John Northwood
£ 495
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
£ 325
Mantiques Bazaar
Late Victorian Silver Repoussé Cream Jug
£ 75
Mantiques Bazaar
George V Silver Cream Jug & Matching Sugar Sifter
£ 165
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Decorative Silver Plated WMF Claret Jug
£ 185
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Charming Victorian Silver Plated & Clear Glass Claret Jug
£ 265
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Arts & Crafts Style Continental Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 255
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Smart Plain Continental Silver Lemonade or Claret Jug
£ 290
Andrew Cox Antiques
Fabulous Naturalist Silver Cream Jug
£ 210
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Mappin & Webb Silver Plated Claret Jug with Plain Mount & Angled Handle
£ 170
Mappin & Webb Silver Plated Claret Jug with Plain Mount & Angled Handle
£ 170
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
George III Sterling Silver Cream Jug with Double Scroll Handle
£ 235
George III Sterling Silver Cream Jug with Double Scroll Handle
£ 235
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Jug 1794
£ 395
Norfolk Trade Antiques
Beautiful 19th Century Silver Persian Jug
£ 395
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Stunning Art Nouveau Silver Bachelor Trio
£ 5,700
Andrew Cox Antiques
A Superb 4 Piece Victorian Silver Tea Set by Edward Barnard & Sons
£ 2,650
A Superb 4 Piece Victorian Silver Tea Set by Edward Barnard & Sons
£ 2,650
Andrew Cox Antiques
£ 485
Small Antique Cream Jug, English, Sterling Silver, Milk Pourer - Hallmarked 1919
£ 485
London Fine Ltd
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Fine Late Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Claret Jug
£ 645
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Quality Helmet Shaped George III Sterling Silver Cream Jug
£ 255
£ 385