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.
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
Robert Bush Antiques
Antique Irish George V Sterling Silver Jug - Dublin 1915
£ 425
Robert Bush Antiques
George V Sterling Silver Grape & Vine Jug 1933
£ 475
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Silver Japanese Sake Pitchers
£ 485
London City Antiques
Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass & Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 435
Robert Bush Antiques
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Jug 1855
£ 425
London City Antiques
Quality Antique WMF Silver Plated & Glass Claret Jug
£ 545
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Victorian Silver Georgian Style Cream Jug, Birmingham 1894
£ 165
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Georgian Solid Sterling Silver Cream Jug
£ 160
Robert Bush Antiques
Antique Early Victorian Sterling Silver Jug with Crest 1839
£ 495
Robert Bush Antiques
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Sauce Boat / Jug 1893
£ 425
Debenham Antiques Ltd
19th Century Silver Claret Jug by Frederick Elkington
£ 1,950
London City Antiques
Unusual Square Antique Edwardian Quality Claret Jug
£ 485
London City Antiques
Pair of Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated and Cut Glass Claret Jugs
£ 695
Pair of Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated and Cut Glass Claret Jugs
£ 695
London City Antiques
£ 345
£ 3,950
The Silver Cabinet
Antique Solid Silver Hot Water or Milk Jug
£ 225
Pushkin Antiques Ltd
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Snake Wine Jug, Barnards c.1866
£ 4,595
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Snake Wine Jug, Barnards c.1866
£ 4,595
Pushkin Antiques Ltd
£ 2,250
Queens Antiques & Collectables
George III Silver Cream Jug Charles Chesterman 1783 London
£ 230
George III Silver Cream Jug Charles Chesterman 1783 London
£ 230
Queens Antiques & Collectables
IM Chaney Antique Furniture
Victorian Silver Plated Cut Glass Claret Jug
£ 175
IM Chaney Antique Furniture
Victorian Silver Plate and Glass Claret Jug
£ 175
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Superb Victorian Silver Plated & Etched Glass Small Water Jug by Elkington & Co, Sheffield 1861
£ 175
Superb Victorian Silver Plated & Etched Glass Small Water Jug by Elkington & Co, Sheffield 1861
£ 175
Julie Cartwright Antiques
£ 1,895
£ 225
Georgian Provincial Silver Cream Jug Exeter c.1800 Richard Ferris George III
£ 225
The Fancy Fox
The Silver Cabinet
Antique W A S Benson Hot Water Jug
£ 250
The Silver Cabinet
Antique Edwardian Solid Silver Jug
£ 130
£ 2,695
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Cut Glass & Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 525
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Cut Glass & Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 525
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plate & Cut Glass Claret Jug
£ 345
Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plate & Cut Glass Claret Jug
£ 345
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Superb Victorian Silver Cream Jug
£ 285
Albrington Antiques Ltd
Amazing Large William IV Cream Jug by Important Barnard Family c. 1835
£ 350
Amazing Large William IV Cream Jug by Important Barnard Family c. 1835
£ 350
Albrington Antiques Ltd
£ 1,395
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Antique Georgian Solid Silver Cream Jug
£ 175
Bridport Antiques
Silver Claret Jug
£ 650
£ 1,535
£ 6,950
£ 195
C.S.Moreton (Antiques)
19th Century Hanau Silver Cream Jug
£ 130
£ 295