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Antique Was Benson Hot Water Jug
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Antique Was Benson Hot Water Jug

19th century
Sold 24 February 2025 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

A fine Arts and Crafts silver plated hot water jug, dating from the late Victorian era.

Crafted by the highly collectable W A S Benson, it is unmarked but is a variation of his Model 625. Electroplated copper, in an ovoid pedestal egg form with raised moulded band, slice knopped squat stem and stepped splayed foot. The handle has rubber insulating pads, the spout is a pinched beak shape and the pull-off lid has a turned wood finial.

Dimensions:

Height: 17cm

Diameter: 9cm

Width (including handle and spout): 14cm

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Hot Water Jug to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA686063
Dealers Internal Reference
C540
Description
A fine Arts and Crafts silver plated hot water jug, dating from the late Victorian era.

Crafted by the highly collectable W A S Benson, it is unmarked but is a variation of his Model 625.

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Electroplated copper, in an ovoid pedestal egg form with raised moulded band, slice knopped squat stem and stepped splayed foot.
The Silver Cabinet

The handle has rubber insulating pads, the spout is a pinched beak shape and the pull-off lid has a turned wood finial.

fig 1. An antique silver-plated hot water jug featuring a pedestal base, wooden finial, and curved handle.
fig 1. Antique Was Benson Hot Water Jug

Dimensions:

Height: 17cm

Diameter: 9cm

Width (including handle and spout): 14cm

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Hot Water Jug to the Victorian era.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA686063
Dealers Internal Ref
C540
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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Archive I An antique silver-plated hot water jug featuring a pedestal base, wooden finial, and curved handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique silver-plated hot water jug featuring a pedestal base, wooden finial, and curved handle.
Antique WAS Benson Hot Water Jug
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An antique silver-plated hot water jug featuring a pedestal base, wooden finial, and curved handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectJugs and Pitchers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Wood
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPedestal base, Turned wooden finial, Scrolled handle, Poured spout
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Arts and Crafts metalware emerged in the late 19th century, championing honest construction, simple geometric forms, and high-quality craftsmanship in response to mass industrialisation.

These pieces were typically crafted from silver plate or copper, frequently incorporating insulating wooden finials and handles made from materials such as ebony or turned wood.

Authentic pieces often feature makers marks or stamps on the base, hand-finished construction details, and characteristic weight and patination consistent with their age.

Such metallic objects work well as sculptural display items on a sideboard, open shelving, or a dining table, introducing historic texture and reflective polish to contemporary spaces.

Clean gently using a soft cloth and specialised silver cream designed for plated surfaces, avoiding harsh abrasives that could strip the metallic layer, and store in a dry environment.
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