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
Edwardian Elkington Sterling Silver Water or Beer Jug 1911
£ 635
Queens Antiques & Collectables
18th Century Rococo Silver Pedestal Cream Jug London 1780
£ 150
18th Century Rococo Silver Pedestal Cream Jug London 1780
£ 150
Queens Antiques & Collectables
Queens Antiques & Collectables
18th Century Rococo Silver Pedestal Cream Jug
£ 145
Queens Antiques & Collectables
Georgian Silver Cream Jug Peter & William Bateman
£ 290
Queens Antiques & Collectables
Georgian Silver Cream Jug London 1820
£ 220
Queens Antiques & Collectables
George III English Provincial Silver Cream Jug or Pitcher Newcastle C1780
£ 350
George III English Provincial Silver Cream Jug or Pitcher Newcastle C1780
£ 350
Queens Antiques & Collectables
£ 7,095
William Rand Antiques
Stylish Arts & Crafts Claret Jug by Kirby Beard & Co
£ 350
Philip Hunt Antiques
Pair of Cut Glass & Silver Plate Portuguese Claret Jugs
£ 950
Booth Antiques
Charming Edwardian Miniature Silver Jug & Bowl
£ 110
Wildwinds Antiques
George IV Irish Cream Jug
£ 275
Wildwinds Antiques
Early Victorian Silver Cream Jug Dated 1847
£ 265
The Silver Cabinet
Antique Silver Cream Jug - Omar Ramsden
£ 950
Andrew Cox Antiques
Wonderful Edwardian Silver & Cut Glass Whisky or Claret Jug
£ 395
William Walter Antiques Ltd
Pair of Edwardian Antique Silver French Claret Jugs c.1905
£ 3,800
Pair of Edwardian Antique Silver French Claret Jugs c.1905
£ 3,800
William Walter Antiques Ltd
£ 26,500
The New York Yacht Club Regatta Ewer by Tiffany Won by Sloop Gracie 1872
£ 26,500
Wick Antiques Ltd
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Stunning Quality Antique Victorian Claret Jug
£ 495
£ 225
Georgian Provincial Silver Cream Jug Exeter c.1800 Richard Ferris George III
£ 225
The Fancy Fox
William Walter Antiques Ltd
Antique Silver Victorian Claret Jug Made in 1901
£ 1,450
Andrew Cox Antiques
Lovely George V Silver Mounted Whisky Tot
£ 210
Pushkin Antiques Ltd
Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch Solid Silver Snake Handle Jug c.1880
£ 4,795
Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch Solid Silver Snake Handle Jug c.1880
£ 4,795
Pushkin Antiques Ltd
Pear Tree Antiques
Edwardian Solid Silver Cream Jug
£ 145
£ 4,125
£ 7,645
Antique George III Sterling Silver Beer / Water Jug by Thomas Chawner 1786
£ 7,645
AC Silver
AC Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Wine Ewer
£ 18,645
William Walter Antiques Ltd
Antique Silver George III Cream Jug c.1780
£ 875
William Walter Antiques Ltd
Antique Silver George IV Cream Jug Made in 1830
£ 385
William Walter Antiques Ltd
Antique Britannia Standard Silver Victorian Cream Jug - Made in 1899
£ 245
Antique Britannia Standard Silver Victorian Cream Jug - Made in 1899
£ 245
William Walter Antiques Ltd
William Walter Antiques Ltd
Antique Silver George III Milk / Cream Jug - Made in Newcastle c.1815
£ 385
Antique Silver George III Milk / Cream Jug - Made in Newcastle c.1815
£ 385
William Walter Antiques Ltd
Jeff Sims Antiques
Hukin & Heath Silver Mounted Whisky Tot / Chotopeg
£ 265
£ 10,945
Antique Victorian Acid Etched Glass & Sterling Silver Gilt Claret Jug 1875
£ 10,945
AC Silver
£ 4,895
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jug & Matching Goblets by Barnard & Sons Ltd
£ 4,895
AC Silver
Woodbridge Antiques
Pretty Silver Cream Jug Hallmarked Sheffield 1879
£ 145
Jeff Sims Antiques
Superb Victorian Silver Plated & Cut Glass Claret Jug
£ 255
£ 185
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Outstanding 19th Centry Engraved Claret Jug Inspired by Owen Jones c.1870
£ 375
Outstanding 19th Centry Engraved Claret Jug Inspired by Owen Jones c.1870
£ 375
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
William Walter Antiques Ltd
Silver Edwardian Mounted Claret Jug Made in 1903
£ 6,900
William Walter Antiques Ltd
Antique Silver American Water Jug/Ewer Made in 1845
£ 4,800
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unusual Antique Victorian Glass & Silver Plated German Claret Jug
£ 495
Unusual Antique Victorian Glass & Silver Plated German Claret Jug
£ 495
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Owlets Hythe Ltd
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Jug Nathan & Hayes
£ 160