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Quality Antique Victorian Pewter Lidded Water Jug
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Quality Antique Victorian Pewter Lidded Water Jug

19th century
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Quality antique Victorian pewter lidded water jug, having a quality antique Victorian water jug decorated with classical figures in white within gilded panels on a purple ground, having a shaped white gilded handle to the back with a pewter lid.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Victorian Pewter Lidded Jug to the 1880s.

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SA1222038
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Quality antique Victorian pewter lidded water jug, having a quality antique Victorian water jug decorated with classical figures in white within gilded panels on a purple ground, having a shaped white gilded handle to the back with a pewter lid.
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Victorian Pewter Lidded Jug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222038
Dealers Internal Ref
ES
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A Victorian porcelain water jug featuring a deep magenta ground, raised white classical relief figures, gold filigree detailing, and a hinged pewter lid.
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Archive I A Victorian porcelain water jug featuring a deep magenta ground, raised white classical relief figures, gold filigree detailing, and a hinged pewter lid.

Quality Antique Victorian Pewter Lidded Water Jug

Archive II A Victorian porcelain water jug featuring a deep magenta ground, raised white classical relief figures, gold filigree detailing, and a hinged pewter lid. View II
Archive III A Victorian porcelain water jug featuring a deep magenta ground, raised white classical relief figures, gold filigree detailing, and a hinged pewter lid. View III
Archive IV A Victorian porcelain water jug featuring a deep magenta ground, raised white classical relief figures, gold filigree detailing, and a hinged pewter lid. View IV
Archive V A Victorian porcelain water jug featuring a deep magenta ground, raised white classical relief figures, gold filigree detailing, and a hinged pewter lid. View V
Archive VI A Victorian porcelain water jug featuring a deep magenta ground, raised white classical relief figures, gold filigree detailing, and a hinged pewter lid. View VI
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques
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A Victorian porcelain water jug featuring a deep magenta ground, raised white classical relief figures, gold filigree detailing, and a hinged pewter lid.
Quality antique Victorian pewter lidded water jug
Ref: SA1222038
A Victorian porcelain water jug featuring a deep magenta ground, raised white classical relief figures, gold filigree detailing, and a hinged pewter lid.
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  • ObjectWater Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Pewter, Gilt
  • ColourMagenta
  • MotifsHinged pewter lid, Classical relief figures, Gilded cartouches, Scroll handle
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This Victorian water jug is a porcelain piece from 1880, finished with a deep magenta glaze and a hinged pewter lid. The body incorporates raised white classical relief figures, gold filigree detailing, and gilded cartouches framed within panels, complemented by a curved scroll handle with white and gold decoration. The surface displays a polished finish with detailed moulding framing the decorative panels. The jug measures 22 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 16 cm deep, making it a practical size for display or serving. In a modern interior, it suits placement on a sideboard top or within a cabinet as a decorative accent.

FAQs

Popular throughout the nineteenth century, pewter-lidded ceramic jugs were designed to maintain liquid temperature and prevent dust or insects from entering the contents. These vessels combined functional metalwork with intricate porcelain or earthenware techniques, often reflecting prevailing styles such as Classical Revival and Neo-Rococo.

These items typically feature a moulded earthenware or porcelain body decorated with ceramic glazes, sprigged relief figures, and gilded accents. The hinged lid assembly is cast from pewter, an alloy primarily composed of tin, which was fitted directly to the rim or neck of the vessel.

Authentic pieces generally display period-correct manufacturing marks on the base, minor natural wear or oxidisation to the pewter metalwork, and hand-applied gilding or sprigging details. The hinge mechanism on the lid should show signs of historical age rather than modern soldering or plastic components.

Display the vessel individually on a mahogany sideboard, accent shelf, or mantelpiece to highlight its structured silhouette and colour contrast. Pair it alongside contemporary glass balance pieces or simple neutral stoneware to integrate historical ceramic craftsmanship into a modern interior setting.

Clean the ceramic body with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that may damage gilded gilding or cold-painted details. Keep the pewter lid dry to prevent tarnishing, and never submerge the object completely in water or clean it in a dishwasher.
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