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A Handsome Victorian Water Jug for Whisky
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A Handsome Victorian Water Jug for Whisky

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A lovely and good quality Victorian cut glass jug. The body has sstar and thumbnail cutting and the neck is slice cut. The pedestal foot has a multi-point start and the handle is looped and cut. Similar to a water/lemonade jug, this charming piece was probably as a companion to a Whisky decanter and for serving water. An unusual and decorative piece, with a practical use for the Whisky drinker. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1860.

Height :- 23 cms. (highest point).

Diameter :- 8 cms (at widest point).

Width :- 10.5 cms. ( to handle outer).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Cut Glass Jug to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1167813
Dealers Internal Reference
13805
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Description
A lovely and good quality Victorian cut glass jug. The body has sstar and thumbnail cutting and the neck is slice cut. The pedestal foot has a multi-point start and the handle is looped and cut.
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Similar to a water/lemonade jug, this charming piece was probably as a companion to a Whisky decanter and for serving water.
Jeff Sims Antiques

An unusual and decorative piece, with a practical use for the Whisky drinker. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A clear Victorian cut glass whisky water jug featuring a high looped handle, slender neck, and diamond-cut pattern on the lower body.
fig 1. A Handsome Victorian Water Jug for Whisky

Postage and packing :- £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1860.

Height :- 23 cms. (highest point).

Diameter :- 8 cms (at widest point).

Width :- 10.5 cms. ( to handle outer).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Cut Glass Jug to the 1870s.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167813
Dealers Internal Ref
13805
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I A clear Victorian cut glass whisky water jug featuring a high looped handle, slender neck, and diamond-cut pattern on the lower body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Handsome Victorian Water Jug for Whisky

Archive II A clear Victorian cut glass whisky water jug featuring a high looped handle, slender neck, and diamond-cut pattern on the lower body. View II
Archive III A clear Victorian cut glass whisky water jug featuring a high looped handle, slender neck, and diamond-cut pattern on the lower body. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A clear Victorian cut glass whisky water jug featuring a high looped handle, slender neck, and diamond-cut pattern on the lower body.
Archive V A clear Victorian cut glass whisky water jug featuring a high looped handle, slender neck, and diamond-cut pattern on the lower body. View V
Archive VI A clear Victorian cut glass whisky water jug featuring a high looped handle, slender neck, and diamond-cut pattern on the lower body. View VI
Archive VII A clear Victorian cut glass whisky water jug featuring a high looped handle, slender neck, and diamond-cut pattern on the lower body. View VII
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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
Location
Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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A clear Victorian cut glass whisky water jug featuring a high looped handle, slender neck, and diamond-cut pattern on the lower body.
A handsome Victorian water jug for Whisky
Ref: SA1167813
A clear Victorian cut glass whisky water jug featuring a high looped handle, slender neck, and diamond-cut pattern on the lower body.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPitchers & Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCut Glass, Lead Crystal
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsDiamond cut, Panelled neck, High loop handle, Starburst base
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Victorian whisky jugs were designed to dilute cask-strength spirits at the table or in public houses, crafted from cut glass to complement formal dining service.

These pieces were typically crafted from heavy lead crystal or flint glass, free-blown and hand-cut using stone wheels to create geometric diamonds, panels, and starburst bases.

Authentic Victorian cut glass exhibits sharp wheel-cut edges, significant weight due to lead content, and subtle hand-crafting variations in the cut pattern.

Place an antique cut glass jug on a drinks tray, sideboard, or open shelving alongside modern glassware to add textural variation to a bar display.

Wash by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding high temperatures or dishwashers to prevent clouding and thermal shock.
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