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Rare Victorian Neoclasical Engraved Water Jug with Ice Compartment C1880
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Rare Victorian Neoclasical Engraved Water Jug with Ice Compartment C1880

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

An exceptionally rare Victorian Glass Water Jug dating to c1880.

Poring section to the front with an applied clear twisted rope handle. Tapered body with engraved Greek Key and neoclassical design.

It has a metal screw fitting to the underside of the base which opens to allow Ice to be inserted into the central chamber thus keeping the contents cool without watering them down.

Ice compartments on Jugs and Decanters from this period are exceptionally rare and this is the first example we have seen on a jug in over 20 years.

Part of a large exclusive private collection of 19th and 20th century glass, brought together over many years, that Exhibit will be presenting over the coming months.

Date & Origin

England, c1880.

Condition

Excellent, age-related as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 23cm Base Diameter: 13mcm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Water Jug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA959179
Dealers Internal Reference
AM2023090312
Description
Technical Description

An exceptionally rare Victorian Glass Water Jug dating to c1880.

Poring section to the front with an applied clear twisted rope handle. Tapered body with engraved Greek Key and neoclassical design.

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It has a metal screw fitting to the underside of the base which opens to allow Ice to be inserted into the central chamber thus keeping the contents cool without watering them down.
Exhibit Antiques
fig 1. A clear and frosted Victorian glass water jug featuring an engraved Greek key border, vertical fluting, an integrated internal ice compartment, and an applied twisted handle.
fig 1. Rare Victorian Neoclasical Engraved Water Jug with Ice Compartment C1880

Ice compartments on Jugs and Decanters from this period are exceptionally rare and this is the first example we have seen on a jug in over 20 years.

Part of a large exclusive private collection of 19th and 20th century glass, brought together over many years, that Exhibit will be presenting over the coming months.

Date & Origin

England, c1880.

Condition

Excellent, age-related as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 23cm Base Diameter: 13mcm.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Water Jug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA959179
Dealers Internal Ref
AM2023090312
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Archive I A clear and frosted Victorian glass water jug featuring an engraved Greek key border, vertical fluting, an integrated internal ice compartment, and an applied twisted handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Victorian Neoclasical Engraved Water Jug with Ice Compartment C1880

Archive II A clear and frosted Victorian glass water jug featuring an engraved Greek key border, vertical fluting, an integrated internal ice compartment, and an applied twisted handle. View II
Archive III A clear and frosted Victorian glass water jug featuring an engraved Greek key border, vertical fluting, an integrated internal ice compartment, and an applied twisted handle. View III
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A clear and frosted Victorian glass water jug featuring an engraved Greek key border, vertical fluting, an integrated internal ice compartment, and an applied twisted handle.
Rare Victorian Neoclasical Engraved Water Jug with Ice Compartment c1880
Ref: SA959179
A clear and frosted Victorian glass water jug featuring an engraved Greek key border, vertical fluting, an integrated internal ice compartment, and an applied twisted handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialClear glass, Frosted glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsGreek key border, Vertical fluting, Twisted handle, Internal ice chamber
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 14 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Victorian Neoclassical glassware draws inspiration from classical Greek and Roman motifs, frequently featuring geometric borders such as the Greek key pattern, fluting, and symmetrical architectural lines.

These vessels were typically free-blown or mould-blown, often featuring applied handles and hand-engraved or wheel-etched surface decorations, sometimes incorporating integrated central tubes for ice to cool liquids without dilution.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil marks on the base, minor surface irregularities consistent with handcrafting, and characteristic wear patterns, alongside period-specific decorative motifs like classical friezes and hobnail cutting.

Such pieces can be displayed on an open shelving unit, used as a functional centrepiece on a dining table, or utilised to hold fresh stems as a decorative vase to introduce historic texture.

Antique glass should be washed by hand using warm water and mild detergent, avoiding harsh abrasives or sudden temperature changes to protect the delicate engraved surfaces and prevent thermal shock.
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