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Large Georgian Burton Benefit Club Copper Tavern Jug
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Large Georgian Burton Benefit Club Copper Tavern Jug

18th century
Description

This super GEORGIAN COPPER TAVERN JUG, dating from circa 1820, is inscribed to the footrim, in script, 'Burton Benefit Club'. After many years of cleaning the 'r' and 't' of the word Burton have rubbed.

The JUG holds a good 9 pints, pours beautifully and is water tight.

There are good signs of brass keying to the seam.

This JUG is a wonderful colour and has developed a lovely soft touch.

Height: 11.5 inches (29 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Georgian Copper Tavern Jug to the Georgian era.

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SA700635
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This super GEORGIAN COPPER TAVERN JUG, dating from circa 1820, is inscribed to the footrim, in script, 'Burton Benefit Club'. After many years of cleaning the 'r' and 't' of the word Burton have rubbed.
fig 1. A polished Georgian copper tavern jug featuring a bulbous body, cylindrical neck, pouring spout, flared base, and a thick curved handle.
fig 1. Large Georgian Burton Benefit Club Copper Tavern Jug

The JUG holds a good 9 pints, pours beautifully and is water tight.

There are good signs of brass keying to the seam.

This JUG is a wonderful colour and has developed a lovely soft touch.

Height: 11.5 inches (29 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Georgian Copper Tavern Jug to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA700635
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A polished Georgian copper tavern jug featuring a bulbous body, cylindrical neck, pouring spout, flared base, and a thick curved handle.

Large Georgian Burton Benefit Club Copper Tavern Jug

Archive II A polished Georgian copper tavern jug featuring a bulbous body, cylindrical neck, pouring spout, flared base, and a thick curved handle. View II
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A polished Georgian copper tavern jug featuring a bulbous body, cylindrical neck, pouring spout, flared base, and a thick curved handle.
LARGE GEORGIAN BURTON BENEFIT CLUB COPPER TAVERN JUG
Ref: SA700635
A polished Georgian copper tavern jug featuring a bulbous body, cylindrical neck, pouring spout, flared base, and a thick curved handle.
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FAQs

A Georgian tavern jug is a heavy-duty copper or brass pouring vessel produced during the 18th and early 19th centuries, designed for serving ale, beer, or cider in public houses and friendly societies.

Georgian copper jugs were typically hand-crafted from heavy-gauge copper sheet, featuring hand-riveted or brazed seam construction, a rolled rim, and a sturdy cast copper or brass handle.

Authentic Georgian copperware usually displays hand-hammered dovetail or cramp seams, slight irregularities from hand forging, distinct historical maker or ownership stamps, and natural wear to the base ring.

A copper tavern jug can be placed on a kitchen island, sideboard, or open rustic shelving to introduce warm metallic tones and texture into modern rustic, traditional, or eclectic room schemes.

Maintain antique copper by dusting with a soft cloth and applying a microcrystalline wax to preserve the surface finish, avoiding harsh chemical abrasive cleaners that strip historic patination.
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