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Large Decorative (1 Gallon) Copper Jug
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Large Decorative (1 Gallon) Copper Jug

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A beautiful large solid copper milk jug/pitcher

Lovely decorative item, would look lovely on a dresser or console.

W 30cm

D 20cm

H 20cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Antique Copper Pitcher Jug to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1012432
Dealers Internal Reference
SE230905E
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Description
A beautiful large solid copper milk jug/pitcher

Lovely decorative item, would look lovely on a dresser or console.

W 30cm

D 20cm

H 20cm

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Antique Copper Pitcher Jug to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1012432
Dealers Internal Ref
SE230905E
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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A large polished antique copper jug featuring a sturdy hollow handle, tapered body, and integrated pouring spout.
Large Decorative (1 gallon) Copper Jug
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A large polished antique copper jug featuring a sturdy hollow handle, tapered body, and integrated pouring spout.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, large copper jugs served as utilitarian containers for holding and transporting liquids such as water, cider, or ale in domestic and commercial settings.

Traditional copper jugs were handcrafted using sheet copper, cut and shaped by coppersmiths. The joints were typically seam-brazed or dovetailed, and heavy handles were secured with copper or brass rivets to support the weight of liquid contents.

Authentic pieces usually display evidence of hand-crafting, such as irregular rivet placement, dovetailed brazing seams, and subtle hand-hammering marks. Unfinished interior surfaces showing natural oxidisation or tin lining remnants also indicate historic utility.

Large copper jugs function as standalone decorative accents on kitchen islands, sideboards, or hearths. They can also be repurposed as striking floor-standing vases for dried floral arrangements or eucalyptus stems.

To maintain a polished finish, clean gently with a dedicated copper polish and a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive pads that scratch the metal surface. Alternatively, allowing the metal to age naturally will preserve the developed patina and oxidisation.
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