Sold 7 July 2025 · Jane Short Antiques

This “18th Century Leather Blackjack ( Jug for Ale)” found a buyer.

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Description

A good 18th century blackjack in stitched leather. In very good condition commensurate with age.

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Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Blackjack to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

28cm (11.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1152655

Dealers Internal Reference

A4669

Description

A good 18th century blackjack in stitched leather. In very good condition commensurate with age.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Blackjack to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

28cm (11.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1152655

Dealers Internal Ref

A4669

About the Dealer

Jane Short Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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Jane Short Antiques

Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714

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Long Melford
Suffolk
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/janeshort

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18th Century Leather Blackjack ( Jug for Ale)

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Objects
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialLeather, Pitch
ColourBrown
MotifsHand-stitched seams, Integrated handle, Pitched interior
SizeH 28 cm (11 in)

FAQs

A blackjack is a coated leather vessel used primarily for holding and serving ale or beer, dating back to medieval times and remaining popular through the 18th century.

Blackjacks were typically fashioned from thick oxhide that was soaked, shaped over a wooden block, stitched together, and waterproofed inside with melted pitch or resin.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the integrity of the veg-tanned hide, the type of hand-stitching, the presence of internal pitch lining, and natural ageing characteristics such as surface patination.

Display the vessel on a bookshelf or mantelpiece to introduce historical texture, tactile warmth, and an organic element to modern shelving arrangements.

Keep leather vessels away from direct sunlight, excessive heat sources, and high humidity to prevent the hide from drying out, cracking, or losing its structural form.