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Antique Channel Islands "Pint" Copper Guernsey Milk Can
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Antique Channel Islands "Pint" Copper Guernsey Milk Can

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 March 2025 · Applecross Antiques
This “Antique Channel Islands "Pint" Copper Guernsey Milk Can” found a buyer.

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A good Early 20th Century Antique Channel Islands Copper Guernsey Milk Can and Cover of Pint capacity. The body of lapped seam construction adorned with  the Arms of Guernsey as used on the "double", the local coinage which was issued up until 1956, the base stamped MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN BY C.A. MARTIN & SONS LTD GUERNSEY C.I. The distinctive and attractive shape of these Channel Island Milk Cans, which were made in graduated sets, has now made them highly collectable.

Height ~ 15.20 cm. / 6.00 inches ~ Width ~ 9.53 cm. / 3.75 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 12.70 cm. / 5.00 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1920

PACKING, LOSS IN TRANSIT INSURANCE AND EXPRESS SHIPPING FOR THIS ITEM VIA A ROYAL MAIL TRACKED SERVICE :- WITHIN U.K. ~ FREE OF CHARGE ~ WITHIN E.U. ~ £35.00 GBP ~ REST OF THE WORLD ~ £45.00 GBP

PLEASE ADD THE ABOVE SHIPPING FEE TO YOUR ORDER WHERE APPROPRIATE ~ THANK YOU

Love This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.applecrossantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated this Antique Copper Guernsey Milk Can to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1110089
Dealers Internal Reference
AECIMCACG2-XX
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OUR SHIPPING POLICY Reviewed and Updated 01 October 2026

We offer worldwide shipping for all items via Royal Mail / ParcelForce Tracked Express Services at the rates shown in the following table. The shipping cost of each item, which in all cases includes ‘Loss in Transit’ insurance cover, is calculated using a combination of factors. These include the shipping destination selected during checkout, together with the weight, size and value of the item.

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Description
A good Early 20th Century Antique Channel Islands Copper Guernsey Milk Can and Cover of Pint capacity.
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The body of lapped seam construction adorned with  the Arms of Guernsey as used on the "double", the local coinage which was issued up until 1956, the base stamped MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN BY C.
Applecross Antiques

A. MARTIN & SONS LTD GUERNSEY C.I. The distinctive and attractive shape of these Channel Island Milk Cans, which were made in graduated sets, has now made them highly collectable.

fig 1. A vintage polished copper Guernsey milk can with a side handle, lid, upright spout, and a small brass crest badge on the spherical body.
fig 1. Antique Channel Islands "Pint" Copper Guernsey Milk Can

Height ~ 15.20 cm. / 6.00 inches ~ Width ~ 9.53 cm. / 3.75 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 12.70 cm. / 5.00 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1920

PACKING, LOSS IN TRANSIT INSURANCE AND EXPRESS SHIPPING FOR THIS ITEM VIA A ROYAL MAIL TRACKED SERVICE :- WITHIN U.K. ~ FREE OF CHARGE ~ WITHIN E.U. ~ £35.00 GBP ~ REST OF THE WORLD ~ £45.00 GBP

fig 2. A vintage polished copper Guernsey milk can with a side handle, lid, upright spout, and a small brass crest badge on the spherical body.
fig 2. Antique Channel Islands "Pint" Copper Guernsey Milk Can

PLEASE ADD THE ABOVE SHIPPING FEE TO YOUR ORDER WHERE APPROPRIATE ~ THANK YOU

Love This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.applecrossantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated this Antique Copper Guernsey Milk Can to the 1920s.

Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110089
Dealers Internal Ref
AECIMCACG2-XX
Applecross Antiques
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Archive I A vintage polished copper Guernsey milk can with a side handle, lid, upright spout, and a small brass crest badge on the spherical body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Channel Islands "Pint" Copper Guernsey Milk Can

Archive II A vintage polished copper Guernsey milk can with a side handle, lid, upright spout, and a small brass crest badge on the spherical body. View II
Archive III A vintage polished copper Guernsey milk can with a side handle, lid, upright spout, and a small brass crest badge on the spherical body. View III
Archive IV A vintage polished copper Guernsey milk can with a side handle, lid, upright spout, and a small brass crest badge on the spherical body. View IV
Archive V A vintage polished copper Guernsey milk can with a side handle, lid, upright spout, and a small brass crest badge on the spherical body. View V
Archive VI A vintage polished copper Guernsey milk can with a side handle, lid, upright spout, and a small brass crest badge on the spherical body. View VI
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Shropshire
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2010
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A vintage polished copper Guernsey milk can with a side handle, lid, upright spout, and a small brass crest badge on the spherical body.
Antique Channel Islands "Pint" Copper Guernsey Milk Can
Ref: SA1110089
A vintage polished copper Guernsey milk can with a side handle, lid, upright spout, and a small brass crest badge on the spherical body.
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  • ObjectDecorative Vessels
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCopper, Brass
  • ColourPolished Copper
  • MotifsSpherical body, Upright spout, Brass crest badge, Fitted lid with loop handle
  • SizeH 15.2 cm (6 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 12.7 cm (5 in)

Guernsey milk cans, also known as measures, were traditionally used in the Channel Islands for measuring and transporting milk. Their distinctive spherical bodies and upright spouts evolved to prevent milk spillage during transit on boats and carts.

These vessels are typically hand-crafted from heavy-gauge sheet copper, featuring dovetailed or soldered seams, folded edges, and often cast brass badges or stamps indicating capacity and origin. The metal is shaped using traditional planishing and hammering techniques.

Authentic pieces often exhibit signs of hand-working such as seam lines, tool marks, and appropriate patination. Many feature official capacity stamps, touchmarks, or brass verification badges soldered onto the body.

These pieces function well as decorative accents in rustic, farmhouse, or eclectic interiors. They can be displayed on open shelving, used as a vase for dried florals, or grouped with other antique metalware to add warmth and texture.

Preservation involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding abrasive cleaners that strip the historic surface. If cleaning is desired, mild non-alkaline soap can be used, though many collectors prefer to leave the natural oxidisation and aged patina intact.
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