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.
German Art Deco Crystal & Silver Plated Chiller Pitcher, Chilled Wine, Ice Cold Lemonade or Beer
£ 400
Elmgarden Antiques
Large Georgian Newcastle Silver Milk / Cream Jug Stalker & Mitchison c.1780
£ 325
The Fancy Fox
Antique Art Nouveau Solid Silver & Enamel Trio Set 1906 James Fenton
£ 3,995
Wallis Antiques
Antique Cut Crystal Claret Jug Decanter with Silver Plate Mount & Lid
£ 38
All About Vintage Essex
William IV Large Antique Scottish Silver Water Jug - Edinburgh 1837
£ 2,995
Highland Antiques Limited
Fantastic Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Claret Jugs
£ 1,125
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Rare Victorian, Hallmarked 1882 Silver-mounted Cut-crystal Claret Jug Made by Charles Boyton II
£ 485
Georgian Antiques
Scottish Provincial Silver cream jug by James Gordon, Aberdeen c.1775.
£ 795
Highland Antiques Limited
