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Copper Milk Jug
Michael Holt Antiques
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Michael Holt Antiques

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Copper Milk Jug

19th century
Description

Copper Milk Jug, tinned on the inside so made for domestic use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Michael Holt Antiques has dated this Antique Copper Milk Jug to the 1860s.

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SA1224102
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item number 138
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I have many items I am bringing to Selling Antiques and will be loading items over the next few weeks.

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Description
Copper Milk Jug, tinned on the inside so made for domestic use.
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Holt Antiques has dated this Antique Copper Milk Jug to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224102
Dealers Internal Ref
item number 138
Michael Holt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

Specialist in metal antiques, especially brass and cast iron.

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A polished antique copper milk jug featuring a hinged lid, small top finial, and a broad curved handle.
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Archive I A polished antique copper milk jug featuring a hinged lid, small top finial, and a broad curved handle.

Copper Milk Jug

Archive II A polished antique copper milk jug featuring a hinged lid, small top finial, and a broad curved handle. View II
Archive III A polished antique copper milk jug featuring a hinged lid, small top finial, and a broad curved handle. View III
Archive IV A polished antique copper milk jug featuring a hinged lid, small top finial, and a broad curved handle. View IV
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Michael Holt Antiques
Telephone 07810 068722
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mholt
Verified Since Apr 2026
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A polished antique copper milk jug featuring a hinged lid, small top finial, and a broad curved handle.
Copper Milk Jug
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A polished antique copper milk jug featuring a hinged lid, small top finial, and a broad curved handle.
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FAQs

A traditional copper milk jug is a metallic container historically designed for storing, transporting, and serving milk or cream within agricultural and domestic environments.

These vessels were typically hand-formed from sheet copper, utilizing brazed or hand-soldered seams, and fitted with sturdy riveted handles and hinged lids.

Authentic pieces frequently exhibit subtle hand-hammering marks, visible joins along the base and side seam, natural patination in recessed areas, or stamped capacity markings.

Display the jug as a decorative accent on open kitchen shelving, style it on a dining table as a foliage vase, or position it alongside complementary period metalware.

Dust regularly with a dry cloth and wash gently with warm water if needed; apply a specialised metal polish to retain a bright finish, or leave unpolished to allow the natural oxide layer to mature.
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