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Extremely Large Victorian 5 Gallon Hammered Brass Copper Milk Jug / Pitcher
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
for sale €813     $883
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Extremely Large Victorian 5 Gallon Hammered Brass Copper Milk Jug / Pitcher

19th century
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A fabulous and large scale country house 5 gallon hammered copper milk jug or pitcher.

Due to the large scale, this jug/pitcher would make a fabulous centrepiece on a dresser/console table or simply placed on the floor and adorned.

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Dimensions

Height 18 Inches

Diameter 16 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Copper Milk Jug to the 19th Century.

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SA882248
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Description
About

A fabulous and large scale country house 5 gallon hammered copper milk jug or pitcher.

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Due to the large scale, this jug/pitcher would make a fabulous centrepiece on a dresser/console table or simply placed on the floor and adorned.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Provenance - Enquire

Dimensions

Height 18 Inches

Diameter 16 Inches

Height
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Copper Milk Jug to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA882248
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Offering carefully selected antique masterpieces from the 17th & 18th centuries

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Alexander George Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A large conical Victorian hammered copper milk jug with a brass five-gallon capacity badge, dual side handles, and a flared pouring spout.
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Archive I A large conical Victorian hammered copper milk jug with a brass five-gallon capacity badge, dual side handles, and a flared pouring spout.

Extremely Large Victorian 5 Gallon Hammered Brass Copper Milk Jug / Pitcher

Archive II A large conical Victorian hammered copper milk jug with a brass five-gallon capacity badge, dual side handles, and a flared pouring spout. View II
Archive III A large conical Victorian hammered copper milk jug with a brass five-gallon capacity badge, dual side handles, and a flared pouring spout. View III
Archive IV A large conical Victorian hammered copper milk jug with a brass five-gallon capacity badge, dual side handles, and a flared pouring spout. View IV
Archive V A large conical Victorian hammered copper milk jug with a brass five-gallon capacity badge, dual side handles, and a flared pouring spout. View V
Archive VI A large conical Victorian hammered copper milk jug with a brass five-gallon capacity badge, dual side handles, and a flared pouring spout. View VI
Archive VII A large conical Victorian hammered copper milk jug with a brass five-gallon capacity badge, dual side handles, and a flared pouring spout. View VII
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07787 536199
Location
Buscot Manor
Buscot
Oxfordshire
SN7 8DA
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/alexandergeorge
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
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A large conical Victorian hammered copper milk jug with a brass five-gallon capacity badge, dual side handles, and a flared pouring spout.
Extremely Large Victorian 5 Gallon Hammered Brass Copper Milk Jug / Pitcher
Ref: SA882248
A large conical Victorian hammered copper milk jug with a brass five-gallon capacity badge, dual side handles, and a flared pouring spout.
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During the Victorian era, large-capacity copper jugs were utilised in farming and dairy transport to measure, store, and move bulk quantities of milk or cream before commercial bottling became widespread.

These vessels were typically handcrafted from thick-gauge copper sheet, formed using dovetail or brazed seams, finished with hand-hammering to increase structural strength, and fitted with heavy copper or brass handles secured by brass rivets.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-hammered surface indentations, visible brazed seams along the base or side, heavy brass capacity stamps or plaques, and natural oxidation or patination in unpolished areas.

Large copper jugs serve as focal accents when placed beside a fireplace hearth, used as floor-standing urns for dried botanical arrangements, or displayed on low cabinetry in country-style kitchens.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that strip age-acquired patination. Optional polishing with gentle metal cream can restore shine, though leaving a natural surface patina preserves historical character.
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