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Antique Early Metalware 18thc Pewter Lidded Ale Jug , Engraved 3 Pidgeons & Stout, Hatfield. English C1770-90.
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Antique Early Metalware 18thc Pewter Lidded Ale Jug , Engraved 3 Pidgeons & Stout, Hatfield. English C1770-90.

18th century
Sold 9 February 2026 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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This very collectable late 18thc pewter lidded ale jug is a fine example of georgian tavern ware, from around 1770-1790 and engraved with what is probably the tavern name..... "3, Pidgeons And Stout, Hatfield Street".... the front is finely engraved in "old" script with initials WM..... the style is typical of the 18thc..... the ale jug is made from heavy-gauge pewter with a quality "knuckle hinge" and topped with a raised domed lid and shaped flat thumbpiece....it is in very good condition with a fine natural patina and comes from a very good private collection.

English. C1770-90.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
21.6cm (8.50")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Pewter Lidded Ale Jug to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1190198
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8406
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Payment can be made by Bank Transfer , all you will need are my Bank Details, which I will send you or off line by Credit / Debit card ,..... e-mail or telephone your card details (long card number, expiry date and three security digits on the reverse of the card) through to me and I will do the rest .

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Description
This very collectable late 18thc pewter lidded ale jug is a fine example of georgian tavern ware, from around 1770-1790 and engraved with what is probably the tavern name..... "3, Pidgeons And Stout, Hatfield Street".... the front is finely engraved in "old" script with initials WM..... the style is typical of the 18thc.....
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the ale jug is made from heavy-gauge pewter with a quality "knuckle hinge" and topped with a raised domed lid and shaped flat thumbpiece.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...it is in very good condition with a fine natural patina and comes from a very good private collection.

English. C1770-90.

Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
21.6cm (8.50")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Pewter Lidded Ale Jug to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190198
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8406
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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Archive I An antique 18th-century grey pewter lidded ale jug featuring a bulbous body, domed lid, and engraved tavern inscriptions. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Metalware 18thc Pewter Lidded Ale Jug , Engraved 3 Pidgeons & Stout, Hatfield. English C1770-90.

Archive II An antique 18th-century grey pewter lidded ale jug featuring a bulbous body, domed lid, and engraved tavern inscriptions. View II
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Archive IV An antique 18th-century grey pewter lidded ale jug featuring a bulbous body, domed lid, and engraved tavern inscriptions. View IV
Archive V An antique 18th-century grey pewter lidded ale jug featuring a bulbous body, domed lid, and engraved tavern inscriptions. View V
Archive VI An antique 18th-century grey pewter lidded ale jug featuring a bulbous body, domed lid, and engraved tavern inscriptions. View VI
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

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An antique 18th-century grey pewter lidded ale jug featuring a bulbous body, domed lid, and engraved tavern inscriptions.
Antique Early Metalware 18thc Pewter Lidded Ale Jug , Engraved 3 Pidgeons & Stout, Hatfield. English C1770-90.
Ref: SA1190198
An antique 18th-century grey pewter lidded ale jug featuring a bulbous body, domed lid, and engraved tavern inscriptions.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Metalware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPewter
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsDomed lid, Hand engraving, Bulbous body, Integral spout
  • SizeH 21.6 cm (9 in) x W 21.6 cm (9 in) x D 15.2 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Pewter ale jugs were staple serving vessels in 18th-century British public houses and domestic households, used for measuring and dispensing fermented ales and stouts before glass became ubiquitous.

These pieces were typically cast from an alloy of tin combined with lead, copper, or bismuth, then hand-finished, turned on a lathe, and engraved with tavern names, initials, or decorative motifs.

Authenticity is determined by examining weight, surface patination, tool marks from lathe turning, touchmarks or hallmarks stamped by makers, and the characteristic oxidation and dull grey lustre of antique tin alloys.

Display the vessel on a shelf or sideboard as a sculptural metallic accent, or utilise it to hold dried botanicals, contrasting its dark, weathered finish against contemporary neutral surroundings.

Keep pewter dry, dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, and avoid aggressive metal polishes that strip historical patina. Preserve the natural oxidisation layer to maintain long-term integrity and value.
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