0
6,436  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA866003
FOR SALE
£495
Email Buy
Save
Antique Dutch or English Georgian Pewter Coffee Urn
Applecross Antiques
for sale €579     $629
£495
Applecross Antiques

Applecross Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Sep 2010
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Dealers in the old, the rare and the beautiful ~
Id #SA866003
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Dutch or English Georgian Pewter Coffee Urn

18th century
Description

A rare and fine Early 18th Century Antique Dutch or English Georgian Pewter Coffee Urn in wholly untouched condition, even down to the turned wooden "shoes" which support it's three cabriole legs. Retaining it's original brass spigot complete with removable tap, the Queen Anne pear shaped body and high-domed cover, with matching turned fruitwood and brass finial, all point to this attractive piece having been produced during the Early Georgian period. Unmarked. For a comparable, though more elaborate example in paktong, see Schiffer ~ Page 347 { A }, "The Brass Book", Exton, PA, 1978.

Love This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

BUY this fine Collector's Item NOW with your Debit / Credit Card via STRIPE our Ultra Secure Payment Gateway or via PayPal ~ Simply make your selection at the Checkout.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45.7cm (17.99")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
25.4cm (10.00")
Declaration

Applecross Antiques has dated this Georgian Pewter Coffee Urn to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA866003
Dealers Internal Reference
AEGPCU-74
Dealers Notes

OUR SHIPPING POLICY Reviewed and Updated 01 July 2026

We offer worldwide shipping for all items via Royal Mail / ParcelForce Tracked Express Services at the rates shown in the following table. The shipping cost of each item, which in all cases includes ‘Loss in Transit’ insurance cover, is calculated using a combination of factors. These include the shipping destination selected during checkout, together with the weight, size and value of the item.

Very Small ~ United Kingdom ~ Free ~ European Union ~ £20 ~ Rest of the World ~ £30

Small ~ United Kingdom ~ Free ~ European Union ~ £35 ~ Rest of the World ~ £45

Medium ~ United Kingdom Free ~ European Union ~ £55 ~ Rest of the World ~ £75

Large ~ United Kingdom ~ Free ~ European Union ~ £95 ~ Rest of the World ~ £125

We are pleased to offer a Shipping Fee Discount of 20% to clients purchasing more than one item in the same order. This works in the following manner ~ The highest value item in any order will be charged the appropriate Shipping Fee at the normal rate whilst all other items will benefit from a Shipping Fee Discount of 20%

N.B. :- Please be aware that we do NOT offer insurance against damage in transit ~ Clients requiring more comprehensive insurance cover are therefore advised to seek professional advice and a written quotation from a registered Insurance Broker.

The Packing, Insurance and Shipping Fee, where appropriate, shall form an integral part of the agreed transaction cost. In the event that payment is received for goods but the Packing, Insurance and Shipping Fee remains outstanding, dispatch may, at our absolute discretion, be delayed until such time as full settlement has been completed. Clients will immediately be advised by email upon receipt of such orders in order that such situation may promptly be rectified.

Applecross agree to accept your order subject to your your unfettered agreement to and your complete acceptance of their Terms and Conditions as displayed on the Customer Services page of their primary website, https://www.applecrossantiques.com and which shall be deemed exclusively to form the basis of any Contract of Sale which may be agreed or which may be deemed to arise from the same between Applecross as the SELLER and yourself or your agents as BUYER.

Description
A rare and fine Early 18th Century Antique Dutch or English Georgian Pewter Coffee Urn in wholly untouched condition, even down to the turned wooden "shoes" which support it's three cabriole legs. Retaining it's original brass spigot complete with removable tap, the Queen Anne pear shaped body and high-domed cover, with matching turned fruitwood and brass finial, all point to this attractive piece having been produced during the Early Georgian period. Unmarked.
“
For a comparable, though more elaborate example in paktong, see Schiffer ~ Page 347 { A }, "The Brass Book", Exton, PA, 1978.
Applecross Antiques
fig 1. A dark grey pewter coffee urn featuring a domed lid, single curved handle, spigot tap, and three cabriole legs ending in turned wooden feet.
fig 1. Antique Dutch or English Georgian Pewter Coffee Urn

Love This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

BUY this fine Collector's Item NOW with your Debit / Credit Card via STRIPE our Ultra Secure Payment Gateway or via PayPal ~ Simply make your selection at the Checkout.

Height
45.7cm (17.99")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
25.4cm (10.00")
Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated this Georgian Pewter Coffee Urn to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA866003
Dealers Internal Ref
AEGPCU-74
Applecross Antiques
Applecross Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

Dealers in the old, the rare and the beautiful ~

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Applecross Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A dark grey pewter coffee urn featuring a domed lid, single curved handle, spigot tap, and three cabriole legs ending in turned wooden feet.
1 / 6
Archive I A dark grey pewter coffee urn featuring a domed lid, single curved handle, spigot tap, and three cabriole legs ending in turned wooden feet.

Antique Dutch or English Georgian Pewter Coffee Urn

Archive II A dark grey pewter coffee urn featuring a domed lid, single curved handle, spigot tap, and three cabriole legs ending in turned wooden feet. View II
Archive III A dark grey pewter coffee urn featuring a domed lid, single curved handle, spigot tap, and three cabriole legs ending in turned wooden feet. View III
Archive IV A dark grey pewter coffee urn featuring a domed lid, single curved handle, spigot tap, and three cabriole legs ending in turned wooden feet. View IV
Archive V A dark grey pewter coffee urn featuring a domed lid, single curved handle, spigot tap, and three cabriole legs ending in turned wooden feet. View V
Archive VI A dark grey pewter coffee urn featuring a domed lid, single curved handle, spigot tap, and three cabriole legs ending in turned wooden feet. View VI
Enlarged Archival View
Applecross Antiques

Applecross Antiques
Telephone 07711 802159
Location
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/applecross
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 200
Items Sold 345
Applecross Antiques
Applecross Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2010
View Dealer Info
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/applecross
Verified
Sep 2010
For Sale
200
Sold
345
A dark grey pewter coffee urn featuring a domed lid, single curved handle, spigot tap, and three cabriole legs ending in turned wooden feet.
Antique Dutch or English Georgian Pewter Coffee Urn
Ref: SA866003
A dark grey pewter coffee urn featuring a domed lid, single curved handle, spigot tap, and three cabriole legs ending in turned wooden feet.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Popular during the 18th and early 19th centuries across Northern Europe and Britain, pewter coffee urns served as tabletop vessels equipped with a tap or spigot to dispense hot beverages during formal meals and gatherings.

These vessels were cast from pewteran alloy of tin mixed with copper, lead, or antimonyand constructed with soldered joints, cast handles, brass or bronze spigots, and wooden finials or feet to reduce heat transfer.

Authentic period examples typically display maker touchmarks stamped into the base or rim, cast cabriole leg supports, heavy soldered seams, and natural surface oxidisation acquired over time.

A pewter coffee urn operates effectively as a sculptural accent when positioned on a sideboard top, kitchen island, or mantle, adding historic texture to traditional or eclectic interiors.

Clean the surface gently using a soft, dry cloth to remove dust. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive metal polishes that strip the historic patina, and keep the interior dry to prevent metal degradation.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories