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Teachers Whisky Water Jug A173
Teachers Whisky Water Jug A173
Original, quality 1920's / 30's small off white ceramic water jug with a pouring lip, a side handle, a transfer picture of two boys playing cricket with three Teachers whisky bottles as the wicket and "Teachers Whisky" in bold text to the front. The underside is printed "Made in Great Britain for Wm Teacher Glasgow & London". Some crazing and staining overall and two hairline cracks from the top, otherwise complete and in good order. The first we have seen of this model.

3.25" tall x 2.5" wide.

4.5" including handle.

 
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Price: £85.00


Dunvilles Whisky Advertising Glass Jug A156
Original, quality circa 1900 / 1920's one pint, clear glass water jug with a pouring lip and a handle to the rear and with "Dunvilles Whisky" enamelled in white script to the front. This was for use on the Pub or Hotel bar and is absolutely perfect.

5.75" tall x 3.5" base diam.

5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £230.00


Dunvilles Whisky Advertising Glass Jug A156



Edward VIII Coronation Water Jug CC248
Edward VIII Coronation Water Jug CC248
Original, quality off-white ceramic jug with transfer decoration to both sides for the coronation of King Edward VIII in 1937 which never was, for he abdicated before the date. The underside is detailed for the manufacturer "L & Sons Hanley England" and all is complete and in good order.

5.5" tall x 4" x 6" including handle.

 
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Price: £45.00


Nickel Plated Guernsey Milk Jug DP260
Original, quality 1920's nickel plated Guernsey milk jug with a strap handle, a pouring lip and a lift off lid. This half pint example is detailed to the underside "A.P. Roger Maker Guernsey" and "EPNS". Some rubbing to the plating, otherwise complete and in good order.

4.25" tall.

2.75" diam.

3.5" front to back including handle.

 
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Price: £45.00


Nickel Plated Guernsey Milk Jug DP260



Ceramic Ewer J238
Ceramic Ewer J238
Original, quality late 19th century ceramic ewer originally part of a jug and basin set. This example has two colour designs of acanthus leaves, prancing horses and peacocks and has a registration number for the year 1891. Complete and in good and working order. Other matching items may well be available but not a basin.

11.5" tall x 7.5" x 9.5".

 
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Price: £45.00


Benson Insulated Coffee Pot J237
Original, quality circa 1900, tapered copper, insulated jug manufacturer to a design by WAS Benson. This unusual example has a side handle in ebony and a brass hinged lid. The brass mount on the lid is impressed "W.A.S Benson Patent" and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

8" tall x 4 1/8" base diam x 8" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £165.00


Benson Insulated Coffee Pot J237



Brass Water Jug J235
Brass Water Jug J235
Original, quality 1920's brass water jug with a pouring lip, a tapered body, a tubular brass side handle and an impressed detail of faux crocodile skin. The underside is stamped '1' for the size one pint, "Made in England" and "J.S&S." for the manufacturer 'J Sankey & Sons'. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

6.75" tall x 4" base diam.

5.5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £36.00


4 Pint Copper Water Jug J234
Original, quality 1920's copper water jug with a tubular handle to the rear and a large pouring lip. The underside is impressed "4" for the size, four pints and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Some very minor dents, otherwise all is complete and in good and working order.

11" tall.

Base 5.5" diam.

7.5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £56.00


4 Pint Copper Water Jug J234



J. Dixon Large Pewter Lidded Jug J233
J. Dixon Large Pewter Lidded Jug J233
Original, quality late 19th century large pewter water or wine jug, stamped to the underside for the manufacturer "James Dixon & Son Sheffield". This superb example has a good pouring spout, a shapely handle with a heart shaped lower stop with a "Tudor Rose" in relief and a hinged lid. Complete and in good and working order.

15" tall including finial.

7 1/8" base diam.

9.75" including handle plus spout.

 
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Price: £135.00


Newton School of Metalwork Copper & Brass Hot Water Jug J232
A brass and copper hot water jug made by the Newton School of Metal Work circa 1910, with decorative scalloped rivetted joints, copper spout and swing over handle. No leaks or dents, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

10.5" tall with handle down.

Body 6.5" diam widest.

Total including handle 7.75".

 
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Price: £300.00


Newton School of Metalwork Copper & Brass Hot Water Jug J232



Copper Water Jug J231
Copper Water Jug J231
Original, quality late 19th century copper water jug with a hammered finish, a tubular rear handle, a sparrow beak-shaped pouring lip and a crinolated top edge. Water tight tested and complete and in good and working order.

8" tall x 6.25" base diam.

8.5" wide including handle plus spout.

 
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Price: £68.00


Copper Ships Water Carrier J230
Original, quality circa 1900, all copper tapered, circular ships water jug with a swing over handle to the top, a handle to the rear, a good pouring lip and a small central filling hole to the top. The bottom rim has a thick band to prevent denting the base on board the ship. These were usually dated for use during the First World War 1914 to 1918 but this has been scratched out otherwise all is complete and in good and working order. Some old repairs to the base, minor dents to the top and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.

Body with handle down 8.5" tall x 12.5" wide including spout and handle.

10.75" base diam.

3.25" filing aperture.

14.5" tall with handle up.

 
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Price: £350.00


Copper Ships Water Carrier J230



Cadburys Bournville Coca Jug J226
Cadburys Bournville Coca Jug J226
Original, quality late 19th century two tone glazed stoneware jug with a pouring spout, a strap handle to the rear and detailed in white underglaze text "Make drinking chocolate with Bournville coca" and the "Cadbury" logo entwining a coca bush. The underside is impressed "N" and all is complete and in good and working order.

5.75" tall x 5" diam.

6.25" including handle.

 
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Price: £68.00


Stoneware R.A.F Jug J225
Original, quality 1930's / 40's two tone glazed stoneware water jug with a pouring lip, a side strap handle and detailed to the front "R.A.F" for Royal Air Force. The upper and lower parts are in a dark brown glaze and the underside is detailed "Bourne Derby Made in England" and impressed five pints for the size.

9" tall x 7.5" x 8.5" including handle.

 
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Price: £85.00


Stoneware R.A.F Jug J225



Lustre Jug
Lustre Jug "The Little Jockey" J223
Original, quality late 19th century small ceramic lustre jug with a part pink glaze to the interior, a good pouring lip and handle to the side and a transfer purple coloured illustration of a child sat astride, a dog entitled "The Little Jockey". Perfect and complete.

4.5" tall x 4".

5.75" including handle and spout.

 
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Price: £68.00


Art Nouveau Copper Jug J222
Original, quality late 19th century Art Nouveau water jug in the form of an ale measure. This superb example is the first we have seen and a real beauty. The exaggerated handle to the side has decorative mounts as has the lid to the top. The underside has the trade mark for the maker W. Souter & S. and for the size "8". All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

11" tall x 9.5" base x 10.75" front to back including shell.

 
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Price: £265.00


Art Nouveau Copper Jug J222



Copper Ale Jug J221
Copper Ale Jug J221
Original, quality 1920's copper ale jug with a tapered body, a pouring lip and a strap handle to the rear. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

8" tall x base 6" diam.

Widest including handle 9".

 
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Price: £78.00


Copper Ale Jug J220
Original, quality late 19th century copper ale jug with a tapered body. This very clean example has a pouring lip and a strap handle to the rear. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

8.5" tall x 6.5" base diam.

8.25" widest at base.

 
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Price: £85.00


Copper Ale Jug J220



Arts & Crafts Brass Jug J219
Arts & Crafts Brass Jug J219
Original, quality late 19th century heavy brass jug in a serious Arts & Crafts form with an overall hammered surface, a decorated turned over bottom rim, a pouring shaped top and a very stylish swirled handle to the side with three fixing rivets. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good and working order.

6" tall.

Base 6" diam.

6.5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £156.00


Doulton Stoneware Ale Jug J217
Original, quality late 19th century two tone glazed stoneware ale jug with a pinched pouring lip and a strap handle to the rear. The body has embossed designs of gents drinking outside of the Tavern and similar scenes plus horses with riders and hounds chasing a stag. The handle has a super mount to the base, of acanthus leaves and the underside is impressed "Doulton Lambeth" and with an "U". All is complete and in good order and a super example.

8.25" tall.

Body 7.25" diam.

8" front to back including handle.

 
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Price: £78.00


Doulton Stoneware Ale Jug J217



Large Stoneware Ale Jug J216
Large Stoneware Ale Jug J216
Original, quality late 19th century two tone glazed stoneware ale jug with a pinched pouring lip, a strap handle to the rear and an old chip to the bottom edge. All is complete and in good and working order otherwise and will hold water.

13.5" tall.

9.5" widest.

 
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Price: £95.00


Railwayman's Convalescent Home Doulton Jug J215
Original, quality 1920's two tone glazed water jug in dark blue and stoneware colours. This example has a pouring lip and ribbed handle to the side. The central stoneware coloured panel has a sepia illustration of buildings and a circular crest detailing "The Railwayman's Convalescent Home, Herne Bay Kent" and the underside is impressed with the Royal Doulton logo of a lion on a crown and "9374". All is complete and in good order.

7" tall.

Body 4.5" diam.

Total including handle 6" wide.

 
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Price: £85.00


Railwayman's Convalescent Home Doulton Jug J215



Cranberry Glass Jug J214
Cranberry Glass Jug J214
Original, quality late 19th century cranberry glass water jug with a clear glass reeded handle, a pouring lip and a superb decoration of applied white enamel. One of the best I have seen. This example has a polished pontil scar to the underside and signs of good wear. Complete and perfect.

6.75" tall x 5" diam.

5.5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £85.00


Large Water Jug J213
Original, quality late 19th century large ceramic Ewer originally part of a jug and basin set. This example is decorated with pastel browns and pink colours with panels and swags of roses and acanthus leaves. The underside is detailed for the manufacturer "F & Sons of Burslem". All is complete but it does have a star crack to the underside of the floor but it does not leak.

12" tall x 8.5" x 10.25" including handle.

 
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Price: £45.00


Large Water Jug J213



Stoneware Jug J209
Stoneware Jug J209
Original, quality late 19th century glazed stoneware water jug with a dark glaze to the outside and a pale glaze to the interior. This example has a good-sized pouring spout, a strap handle and is complete and in good and working order.

8.5" tall x 7" x 7.5" including handle and spout.

 
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Price: £56.00


1895 Commemorative Wedgwood Jug J208
Original, quality blue and white ceramic water jug with an illustration of Josiah Wedgwood to each side, a pouring lip and a side strap handle. The front of this example has transfer printed detail of a ribbon swag detailing "Josiah Wedgwood 1730 to 1795". This jug was issued in 1895 to commemorate the centenary of J. Wedgwood's death. One minuscule, minor chip to the underside of the base, otherwise complete and in good and working order.

9.5" tall x 6.5".

6.5" including handle.

 
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Price: £78.00


1895 Commemorative Wedgwood Jug J208



Ceramic Ewer Pink Roses J207
Ceramic Ewer Pink Roses J207
Original, quality late 19th century large white ceramic water jug with pink floral decoration with gilt lining, a long side handle and a decorative pouring lip. This was originally part of a Ewer and Basin Wash Set with this jug the only piece remaining. No chips cracks or blemishes and complete and in good and working order.

12.75" tall x 8" widest body.

10" wide including lip and handle.

 
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Price: £45.00


Crocodile Brass Water Jug J206
Original, quality 1920's six-pint brass water jug in the simulated crocodile skin finish. This example is stamped to the underside "J.S&S." for the maker J. Sankey & Sons of Birmingham", "Made in England" and "6" for size. This super jug has a large pouring lip, and a brass tubular handle and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order. Will hold water.

13" tall.

Base 6.75" diam.

9" front to back including handle.

 
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Price: £78.00


Crocodile Brass Water Jug J206



4 Pint Copper Water Jug J205
4 Pint Copper Water Jug J205
Original, quality 1920's four pint copper water jug with a tapered body, a large pouring lip, a tubular handle to the side and is impressed to the underside '4' and "Beldray" for the maker. Not a dent in sight. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

10.5" tall.

8" widest.

Base 6.25" diam.

 
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Price: £65.00


Pair of Brass Water Jug J201
Original, quality pair of late 19th century three pint brass water jugs with tubular sides handles, large pouring lips and hinged shaped covers to the tops with the original black ceramic knobs, all in an Arts and Crafts style. The underside is impressed with the "Regd Trade Mark" for the manufacturer 'Henry Loveridge & Co of Wolverhampton. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. The first we have seen of this model.

10.25" tall x 8.5" wide including spout and handle.

 
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Price: £230.00


Pair of Brass Water Jug J201



Two Pint Copper Guernsey Jug J196
Two Pint Copper Guernsey Jug J196
Original, quality 1920's two pint spherical shaped 'Guernsey' copper milk jug. This unusual example has an hexagonal shaped tubular copper side handle, a lift out copper lid and is impressed to the underside, "2 pint" and for the maker "Hugh N. Reid Belfast". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and compete and in good and working order. The first we have seen of this model.

7" tall x 5.5" diam.

 
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Price: £65.00


Ceramic Whisky Jug J195
Original, quality late 19th century ceramic whisky jug, simulating a stoneware flagon within a wicker basket with handle to the rear. The shoulder is printed "Whisky" and the top spout has a cork stopper with a nickel plated pouring lip and collar. The underside has a blue printed maker's details and the registration number for the year 1899 and all is complete and in good and working order.

6.5" tall.

4.5" diam.

5" including handle.

 
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Price: £78.00


Ceramic Whisky Jug J195



Ceramic Whisky Jug J194
Ceramic Whisky Jug J194
Original, quality late 19th century ceramic whisky jug, simulating a stoneware flagon within a wicker basket with handle to the rear. The shoulder is printed "Whisky" and the top has a nickel plated collar with a pouring spout and a hinged and shaped cover both with some wear and pitting. The underside has a blue printed maker's details and the registration number for the year 1899. All is complete and in good and working order otherwise.

7.25" tall x 4.5" diam.

5" including handle.

 
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Price: £89.00


Sheffield Plated on Copper Cream Jug J193
Original, quality early to mid 19th century copper cream jug originally Sheffield plated. This elegant jug has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and still has the original silver plating to the inside and underside. All is complete and in good and working order.

7.5" tall x 3" wide x 6" including spout and handle.

 
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Price: £65.00


Sheffield Plated on Copper Cream Jug J193



Arts & Crafts Brass Water Jug J192
Arts & Crafts Brass Water Jug J192
Original, quality late 19th century 1½ pint brass water jug in the Arts & Crafts form with a pouring lip, a circular hinged lid and an angular side handle. The underside is stamped "1½" for the capacity and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.

7" tall x 4" wide.

6.25" including handle and spout.

 
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Price: £68.00


Sheffield Plated on Copper Cream Jug J191
Original, quality early to mid 19th century copper cream jug originally Sheffield plated. This elegant jug has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good order.

6.25" tall x 2.75" x 5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £65.00


Sheffield Plated on Copper Cream Jug J191



Cauldon Ceramic Ewer J190
Cauldon Ceramic Ewer J190
Original, quality late 19th century large white ceramic water jug with pink roses design with gilt lined detail, a handle to the rear and a large pouring lip. The underside is detailed for the manufacturer "Cauldon, England". This example was originally part of a washbasin toilet set. No damage and complete and in good and working order.

12" tall.

9" diam x 10".

 
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Price: £56.00


Arts & Crafts Brass Water Jug J186
Original, quality late 19th century all brass water jug with a handle to the rear, a good shaped pouring lip and a lid to the top. The underside has an embossed applied manufacturer's label detailing a phoenix rising from flames and "HF & Co" and a clear embossed lozenge registration mark for the year 1880. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

10" tall x 6.5" base diam.

7" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £68.00


Arts & Crafts Brass Water Jug J186



Crocodile Brass Water Jug J182
Crocodile Brass Water Jug J182
Original, quality 1920's four pint brass water jug in the simulated crocodile skin finish. This example is stamped to the underside "JS&S" for maker J. Sankey & Sons of Birmingham and "Made in England". This example has a pouring lip to the top, a tubular brass handle to the rear and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

11" tall x 8" front to back.

Base 6" wide.

 
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Price: £56.00


Small Stoneware Glazed Jug J180
Original, quality 1920's small two-tone glazed stoneware jug with a pouring spout with a perforated back to it, a strap handle to the rear and a beaded pattern in relief between the two colours of stoneware. No makers mark but it feels and looks Scottish, a tiny chip to the handle and it could well be missing a lid, I'm not sure, otherwise all is in good order.

4" tall x 3.25".

5" including handle and spout.

 
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Price: £56.00


Small Stoneware Glazed Jug J180



Watcombe Devon Ware Motto Jug J178
Watcombe Devon Ware Motto Jug J178
Original, quality 1920's Watcombe Pottery fully glazed terracotta jug with a base pale yellow colour with coloured detail of a cottage amongst trees and a motto "Lives of all great men remind us we can make our lives sublime and departing leave behind us footprints in the sand of Time". A larger size than normally found for Motto Ware items. Complete and in good order.

6.75" tall x 5.5".

6.75" including handle.

 
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Price: £115.00


Large Dutch Scene Jug J177
Original, quality 1920's large water jug probably part of a jug and basin wash set. This super example has transfer detail in colour of Dutch families in traditional costume and is complete and in good order.

10" tall.

9.5" wide.

10.5" including handle.

 
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Price: £135.00


Large Dutch Scene Jug J177



Courage Alton Pale Ale Jug J173
Courage Alton Pale Ale Jug J173
Original, quality pre-war off white coloured ceramic water jug with a coloured cockerel to each side and advertising "Courage Nut Brown Ale" to one side and "Courage Alton Pale Ale" to the other. The underside is detailed for the manufacturer "The Associated Potteries Co. Sole Proprietor Hancock, Caulfield & Waller Ltd, Mitcham, London & The Potteries". These water jugs were issued for use on the bar top in pubs and hotels and this example is perfect and very clean.

4" tall x 4.5" x 5.75" including handle.

 
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Price: £135.00


Doulton Saltglazed Water Jug J168
Original, quality 1920's tall tapered two tone saltglazed water jug with a pouring lip, side strap handle and applied decoration in the detail of a stag hunting scene. The underside is impressed with the mark for "Royal Doulton". Complete and in good and working order.

9" tall x 4.25" base diam.

6" widest including handle.

 
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Price: £65.00


Doulton Saltglazed Water Jug J168



Ministry of Labour Cream Jug J167
Ministry of Labour Cream Jug J167
Original, quality small single portion cream or milk jug in a nickel plated finish. The front is impressed "Ministry of Labour, Kew, Refreshment Club" and the underside is detailed for the manufacturer "Hutton Sheffield". Complete and in good order.

2.5" tall.

Base 2" diam.

2.5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £56.00


Saltglazed Small Harvest Jug J165
Original, quality late 19th century small two tone saltglazed stoneware "Harvest Jug". This clean example has embossed scenes around the body a side strap handle with a detailed faux retaining plate and leaf design and a pouring lip to the front. In condition superb. Complete and in good and working order.

4.25" tall x 4" wide x 4.5" including handle.

 
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Price: £65.00


Saltglazed Small Harvest Jug J165



Golf Club Milk Jug J160
Golf Club Milk Jug J160
Original, quality circa 1900, two pint off white milk jug with a handle, pouring lip, an abstract design to one side and crossed golf clubs with "H&H" to the other. Is this from a golfing club ? The underside is printed "Vitretol J.A. Meakin England" and with the registration number for the year 1902. Some chips around the base but otherwise in good order.

6.75" tall x 4.5" base.

6.5" widest including handle.

 
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Price: £56.00


Large Salt Glazed Harvest Jug J155
Original, quality early 19th century large salt glazed harvest jug in two toned glazed colouring of dark chocolate to the upper and coffee colour below. This jug has a variety of embossed detail including a band on the shoulders of grapes on the vine with the leaves, a fox hunting scene with hounds and, unusually, with riders not on their horses but standing beside them, helping the hounds over the fence and gate. This fine example and great looker, has an old restoration to the back of the top rim and a faint hairline crack to the underside, otherwise a wonderful looking salt glazed harvest jug of good proportions.

10" tall x 9" x 9.5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £200.00


Large Salt Glazed Harvest Jug J155



Brass Water Jug J153
Brass Water Jug J153
Original, quality 1920's brass water jug with a pouring lip and collar, a tapered body, a tubular brass side handle and an impressed detail of faux crocodile skin. The underside is stamped '1' and "Made in England J.S&S." for the manufacturer 'J Sankey & Sons'. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

6.75" tall x 4" base diam.

5.5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £36.00


Benson Insulated Jug J148
Original, quality insulated copper jug designed by W.A.S. Benson circa 1900, in the original nickel plated finish and of an unusual shape. The insulated interior has a nickel liner the conical lid has a shaped grip and hinge and the shaped body has a side strap handle and a good sized pouring lip. The grip to the lid is stamped "W.A.S. Benson's patent" and the strap handle is stamped "Bensons Patent". The front of this jug is also engraved "Presented to Mr & Mrs E.W. Stevens by Friends at South Norwood, October 1912". The nickel plating to the exterior is very bright and clean with some minor bleeding of the copper base to the edges. All is complete and in superb condition.

8" tall.

6" wide.

7.5" including pouring lip and handle.

 
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Price: £195.00


Benson Insulated Jug J148



Doulton Aquarius Tilting Wash Jug J146
Doulton Aquarius Tilting Wash Jug J146
Original, quality late 19th century Tilting Toilet Jug on the original cast iron stand. The Toilet Aquarius was an invention by J.J. Royle of Manchester and manufactured by Royal Doulton. This example was manufactured between 1891 and 1902 and was a special commission for Abram French & Co of Boston USA. The cast iron stand has been painted white in the past which could be removed if required and bears the registration date of 1902. The jug has various transfer printed details to the underside and is decorated top side with yellow chrysanthemums and acanthus leaves detail. Both the jug and the cast iron stand are in good order with no chips or cracks etc. and are complete. A fabulous find, the third one I have had in the last 40 years.

When on stand total 14.5" tall x 17.5" wide plus 9" front to back at floor.

 
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Price: £675.00


Doulton Silicon Ware Beaker J145
Original, quality circa 1880 / 1910 Doulton of Lambeth stoneware lemonade beaker very cleverly and realistically simulated "copper beaker" made from panels of rivetted copper, but actually made from Doulton glazed stoneware. This example, from a range of products manufactured by Doulton, has lots of simulated rivets, several simulated dents and a hallmarked silver top rim. Other matching items may well be available. The underside is impressed "Doulton Silicon Ware" and with the registration number for the year 1889 and all is complete and in good order.

4.25" tall x 3" widest top rim.

Base 2.25".

 
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Price: £175.00


Doulton Silicon Ware Beaker J145



Doulton Silicon Ware Water Jug J143
Doulton Silicon Ware Water Jug J143
Original, quality circa 1880 / 1910 Doulton of Lambeth stoneware water jug, very cleverly and realistically, simulated 'copper jug' made from panels of rivetted copper but actually made from Doulton glazed stoneware. This larger example, from a range of products manufactured by Doulton, has a hallmarked silver rim to the top of the jug, a handle to the rear, a pouring lip, lots of simulated rivets and several simulated dents. A super very clever jug, perfect and complete. Other matching examples may well be available.

9.5" tall x 7.5" widest.

8.5" front to back including handle.

 
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Price: £350.00


Doulton Silicon Ware Water Jug J142
Original, quality circa 1880/ 1910's Doulton of Lambeth stoneware water jug, very cleverly and realistically simulated 'copper jug' made from panels of rivetted copper but actually made from Doulton glazed stoneware. This large example, from a range of products manufactured by Doulton, has a handle to the rear, a pouring lip, lots of simulated rivets and several simulated dents. A super very clever jug. Perfect and complete. Other matching examples may well be available.

8" tall.

6.5" widest.

7.5" front to back including handle.

 
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Price: £285.00


Doulton Silicon Ware Water Jug J142



Doulton Silicon Ware Water Jug J141
Doulton Silicon Ware Water Jug J141
Original, quality circa 1800/ 1910's Doulton of Lambeth stoneware water jug, very cleverly and realistically simulated 'copper jug' made from panels of rivetted copper but actually made from Doulton glazed stoneware. This large example, from a range of products manufactured by Doulton, has a handle to the rear, a pouring lip, lots of simulated rivets and several simulated dents. A super very clever jug. Perfect and complete. Other matching examples may well be available.

8" tall.

6.5" widest.

7.5" front to back including handle.

 
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Price: £285.00


Brass Water Jug J129
Original, quality 1920's pressed sheet brass water jug with a pouring lip, and a tubular side handle. The underside is impressed "JS&S" for the maker J. Sankey & Sons and "Made in England". Polished and lacquered and complete and in good and working order.

9" tall.

4.75" base diam.

6" wide including spout and handle.

 
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Price: £23.00


Brass Water Jug J129



Lawley's Ewer J125
Lawley's Ewer J125
Original, quality 1920's/30's large white ceramic ewer originally from a toilet jug and basin set. This example has transfer floral decoration and is detailed to the underside for the manufacturer "Lawley's Norfolk Pottery Stoke". Complete and in good and working order.

9" tall.

8.5" body.

10" including handle.

 
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Price: £36.00


Brass Trench Art Jug J123
Original, quality 1920's brass water jug of a super shape and fashioned using a First World War brass shell case base for the base of the jug. I am not sure that the rest of the jug is 'trench art' but who knows,? All is complete and in good and working order with a hinged cover, a handle to the rear and a good pouring lip. The shell case underside is impressed 1918 June; and other numbers. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.

8" tall.

5.5" diam.

Widest including spout and handle 7.5".

 
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Price: £85.00


Brass Trench Art Jug J123



Large Glazed Stoneware Jug J114
Large Glazed Stoneware Jug J114
Original, quality, late 19th century, two tone, glazed stoneware jug of the bellied form with a good sized pouring lip and strap handle to the rear. The upper half is a pale coffee colour and the lower buff coloured. One chip to the rim, a short hairline crack to the lip and some minor firing blemishes to the surface otherwise in superb condition and very usable. Unusual not to find a maker's stamp.

12.5" tall.

6.5" base diameter.

Body 8" diameter.

9" front to back including handle.

 
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Price: £45.00


Benson Copper Insulated Jug J93
Original, quality, tapered copper insulated jug, circa 1900, engraved to front with upper cased "H.H." for the previous owner. This example was manufactured to a design by WAS Benson, has an insulated liner and the original turned cow horn knob to the top of the hinged lid. The brass side strap handle is impressed to the reverse "W.A.S. Benson Patent". All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good order.

9.5" tall x base diameter 4.5".

 
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Price: £65.00


Benson Copper Insulated Jug J93



Blue on White Jug and Basin JB60
Blue on White Jug and Basin JB60
Original, quality 1920's white ceramic ewer and basin wash set with a blue detail of flowers and leaves to the inside and outsie of the basin and the outside of the jug. The underside is detailed for the manufacturer "Bristol semi-porcelain England" and "Anemone" for the pattern. Complete and in good order.

Jug 11" tall x 7.5" plus 10.5" including handle.

Basin 5" tall x 15.5" diam.

 
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Price: £65.00


Doulton 4 Piece Watchman Series Jug and Basin Set JB45
Original, quality, 'Watchman Series' four piece, matching, original Royal Doulton ewer and basin, chamberpot and soap dish, with lid. The undersides are all marked with the printed detail of the Royal Doulton logo with the lion on the crown and with the registration number for the year 1902. The bowl, chamberpot, soap dish and lid are all perfect, but the jug has a large crack which has been repaired with six old brass rivets, a super old repair. This set has a buff coloured background colour with sepia detail and the occasional infill of pale blue. The bowl is decorated inside with a continuous picture of timber framed houses with cobbled street and the outside has ribbon swags detailing "Watchman What Of The Night" three times. The jug, of a serious Art Nouveau shape, has timber framed building and a large picture of the Watchman with his lantern over his shoulder. The chamberpot again has timber framed buildings around the outside, the soap dish has similar to the lid with hanging lantern and calling rattles to the outside of the base, although the drainer from the soap dish is missing. Apart from the repair to the jug, all is complete, in superb order and very desirable.

Jug 10.5" x 9" wide.

10" front to back.

Bowl 15" diameter x 4.75" tall.

Soap dish 5" x 3.5" tall.

Chamberpot 9" x 5.75" tall.

10.5" including handle.

Price is for the set.

 
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Price: £200.00


Doulton 4 Piece Watchman Series Jug and Basin Set JB45



Half Gallon Ceramic Ale Measure Jug M288
Half Gallon Ceramic Ale Measure Jug M288
Original, quality late 19th century half gallon ( 4 pints ) ale measure jug with a bellied form, side handle and a good pouring lip. This most unusual ale measure is in a pale blue willow-type pattern with pagodas, trees and a bridge over water. The top rim lip and handle are also decorated to match. The shoulder to one side has the acid etched stamp for the customs and excise and "Half Gallon" and "VR" for the Reign of Queen Victoria. Complete and in good order.

7.5" tall x 7".

9" wide including spout and handle.

 
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Price: £350.00


Carters Seeds Presentation Water Jug P21
Original, quality two pint silver plated hot water jug with the original cane covered side handle and a lid. The front is engraved "Carters Tested Seeds Raynes Park 1928, won by G. Gibson for Mangles ( Mangleworzels). Complete and in good order.

8" tall x 4.25" base diam.

7.25" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £85.00


Carters Seeds Presentation Water Jug P21



Presentation Hot Water Jug Burley Parish Church P20
Presentation Hot Water Jug Burley Parish Church P20
Original, quality Walker and Hall silver plated "Hotel" type hot water jug engraved to the front "Presented to MR G W Varley by the Rev. D. Walker M. A. for the services rendered to the Burley Parish Church Men's Bible Class May 1903". A very clean usable example. Complete and in good order.

6.5" tall x 4" base diam.

7" wide including spout and handle.

 
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Price: £34.00