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
Pair of Hukin & Heath Sterling Silver Topped Whiskey Noggins
£ 375
Pair of Hukin & Heath Sterling Silver Topped Whiskey Noggins
£ 375
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Larkin & Gallow
Antique Silver Mounted Whisky Jug
£ 120
The Fancy Fox
Gorgeous Georgian Silver Wirework Cream Pail c.1760
£ 385
£ 295
William Rand Antiques
Edwardian Silver Mounted and Glass Claret Jug
£ 130
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fine Quality French Antique 19th Century Silver & Glass Ewer
£ 545
Fine Quality French Antique 19th Century Silver & Glass Ewer
£ 545
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Highland Antiques Limited
Victorian Ovoid Four Piece Silver Tea and Coffee Set, Elkington 1871
£ 2,995
Victorian Ovoid Four Piece Silver Tea and Coffee Set, Elkington 1871
£ 2,995
Highland Antiques Limited
Sunnyside Antiques
Silver Jug - Vintage
£ 295
Sterling Choice
Edwardian 1906 Sterling Silver & Glass Whisky Noggin Decanter & Label Hallmarked Birmingham & London
£ 195
Edwardian 1906 Sterling Silver & Glass Whisky Noggin Decanter & Label Hallmarked Birmingham & London
£ 195
Sterling Choice
Graham Deakin Antiques
Edwardian Cut Grass Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 160
Artisan Antiques
Antique Solid Silver Large Partridge/grouse Bird Model Box - Edwardian 1910 Boaz Moses
£ 1,650
Antique Solid Silver Large Partridge/grouse Bird Model Box - Edwardian 1910 Boaz Moses
£ 1,650
Artisan Antiques
Artisan Antiques
Antique French Solid Silver Ewer Glass Mounted, Rococo Shell Design - Lancon, Paris c.1880
£ 1,500
Antique French Solid Silver Ewer Glass Mounted, Rococo Shell Design - Lancon, Paris c.1880
£ 1,500
Artisan Antiques
£ 150
The Fancy Fox
Stunning Arts & Crafts Silver Claret Jug / Wine Ewer
£ 845
£ 165
Albion Antiques
A Solid Silver/glass Lemonade Jug, G. Keller, Paris c.1880
£ 1,200
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Antique Silver Milk Jug
£ 95
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Antique Silver Milk Jug
£ 110
Queens Antiques & Collectables
George V Silver Cream Jug Birmingham 1919 S Blanckensee & Son Ltd Helmet Shaped
£ 145
George V Silver Cream Jug Birmingham 1919 S Blanckensee & Son Ltd Helmet Shaped
£ 145
Queens Antiques & Collectables
£ 945
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Etched Glass Silver Plate Claret Jug
£ 465
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Etched Glass Silver Plate Claret Jug
£ 465
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Wonderful Quality Antique Edwardian Claret Jug
£ 395
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Claret Jugs
£ 1,295
Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Claret Jugs
£ 1,295
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Patrick Howard Antiques
Antique English Sterling Silver Victorian Wine Ewer Jug Urn Walker Hall 1892
£ 1,975
Antique English Sterling Silver Victorian Wine Ewer Jug Urn Walker Hall 1892
£ 1,975
Patrick Howard Antiques
Celia Rose Antiques
Hallmarked Silver Milk or Cream Jug
£ 135
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Mid Century German Silver Sugar & Cream Jug
£ 85
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Fine Victorian Silver Cow Creamer
£ 995
Booth Antiques
Fabulous Chester Silver Mounted Edwardian Whisky Jug
£ 285
Jeff Sims Antiques
Superb Hukin & Heath Victorian Silver & Cut Glass Claret Jug
£ 475
Jeff Sims Antiques
Edwardian Silver Mounted Whisky Tot
£ 175
Andrew Cox Antiques
An Elkington Silver Mounted Whisky Tot with Silver Label
£ 265
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Beautiful George III Sterling Silver Cream Jug
£ 235
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Large Elkington & Co Silver Plated Lemonade or Pimms Jug
£ 350
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Elegant Victorian Sterling Silver Water Jug
£ 365
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
A London 1905 Silver Mounted Royal Doulton Claret Jug
£ 395
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Victorian Silver Plated and Engraved Glass Claret Jug Birmingham c.1890
£ 275
Victorian Silver Plated and Engraved Glass Claret Jug Birmingham c.1890
£ 275
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Red Bus Art
Solid Silver Dolls House Jug
£ 32.50
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Decorative George III Sterling Silver Cream Jug
£ 245
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Late Victorian Silver Plated Oval Body Claret Jug
£ 230
Jeff Sims Antiques
Unusual Edwardian Silver Mounted Whisky Tot Water Jug
£ 185
