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.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Art Nouveau Silver Cream Jug
£ 175
Jo Brayshaw
Silver Mounted Claret Jug c.1930
£ 145
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Stunning Quality Antique Edwardian Claret Jug
£ 295
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Glass & Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 525
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Glass & Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 525
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Silver Plated Claret Jug Engraved with Monkys
£ 280
Jeff Sims Antiques
Superb Silver Mounted Whisky Jug & Matching Label
£ 295
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Hester Bateman George III Sterling Silver Cream Jug
£ 280
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Antique Silver Milk or Cream Jug
£ 165
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Antique Silver Milk or Cream Jug
£ 250
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Stylish Plain John Grinsell & Sons Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 220
Stylish Plain John Grinsell & Sons Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 220
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Cut Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 545
Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Cut Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 545
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
£ 445
£ 285
Andrew Cox Antiques
Fabulous Late Victorian Silver Mounted Claret Jug
£ 495
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Royal Doulton Silver Rimmed Black Jack Jug
£ 210
The Antique Magpie
Super Antique Gorham Silver Art Deco Milk / Cream Jug
£ 95
Jeff Sims Antiques
Stylish Victorian Silver Cream Jug
£ 195
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Very Stylish Plain Edwardian Sterling Silver Claret Jug
£ 425
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Late Victorian Silver Plated Claret Jug with Plain Mount
£ 235
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Engraved Aesthetic Movement Style Silver Plated Jug
£ 165
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Large Size Victorian Silver Plated Water or Beer Jug
£ 345
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Superb Late Victorian Silver Plated and Cut Glass Claret Jug
£ 245
Superb Late Victorian Silver Plated and Cut Glass Claret Jug
£ 245
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Queens Antiques & Collectables
William IV Sterling Silver Cream Jug Edward Barton 1834
£ 199
Jeff Sims Antiques
Gorgeous Georgian Silver Gilt Cream Jug
£ 210
The Fancy Fox
Fine Asprey & Co Silver Mounted Glass Whisky Noggin
£ 225
Doubloon
Victorian Silver Milk Jug
£ 175
£ 795
Antique Dessert Wine Jug, English, Glass, Silver Plate, Serving Ewer, Victorian
£ 795
London Fine Ltd
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Victorian Silver Plated Glass Claret Jug c.1900
£ 650
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Victorian Silver Plated Glass Claret Jug c.1865
£ 575
Henley Street Antiques
Georgian Silver Jug - Hallmarked 1829
£ 300
Henley Street Antiques
Sterling Silver Jug - Hallmarked Sheffield 1877
£ 400
Jo Brayshaw
Silver Plated Cocktail Stirrer, c.1930
£ 145
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Antique Silver Hot Water Jug
£ 495
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Late Victorian Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Claret Jug
£ 675
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Pair of William Comyns Georgian Style Sterling Silver Chocolate Pots
£ 1,650
Pair of William Comyns Georgian Style Sterling Silver Chocolate Pots
£ 1,650
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
A Superb Victorian Silver Mounted Jug
£ 395
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