Complete Set of 9 Victorian Harvest Jugs

Name: Complete Set of 9 Victorian Harvest Jugs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1195479
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

An impressive set of NINE Victorian graduated copper HARVEST JUGS** in lovely original condition. This complete set comprises nine measures each stamped with the quantity of their contents: Gallon; Half-Gallon; Quart; Pint; Half-Pint; Gill; Half-Gill; Quarter Gill…and Eighth Gill, whilst each handled jug also has its applied pewter makers’ stamp. Largest (the Gallon) 10.5ins (26.75cms) high; the smallest (Eighth Gill) 3ins (7.65cms) tall. English; c1890-1910. Priced for the set of nine.

** “Harvest” Jugs are so-called because they were traditionally used to carry cider or ale to farmworkers working in the fields during harvest time.

NB.*** Please note that these good coppere Harvest Jugs are not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.

Physical Dimensions

Height

26.8cm (10.55")

Width

31cm (12.20")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1195479

Dealers Internal Reference

5480/k

Dealers Notes

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Description

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“Harvest” Jugs are so-called because they were traditionally used to carry cider or ale to farmworkers working in the fields during harvest time.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

NB.*** Please note that these good coppere Harvest Jugs are not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.