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.
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
£ 285
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
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
£ 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
£ 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