This most unusual and highly decorative English copper cider or ale jug holds a full gallon and is stamped with this measure on the front.The jug also has a lead maker''s seal on its rim.The unique feature of this lovely heavy copper jug is the brilliant hand painted scene of two chiffchaff (common and widespread leaf warblers) amongst trailing and flowering honeysuckle painted over a rich dark green background with great skill and detail.This unique piece is signed and dated J Hill 1934. This type of item is often referred to as a harvest jug and would have commonly been used to bring cool refreshments out to the farm labourers gathering in the late summer crops.This superb example is in excellent original condition.Height 30cm x width 30cm x depth 26cmRobert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online. You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner. All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist an...