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Antique Oak & Silver Plate Bacchus Wine Pitcher. Coopered Water, Ale Jug.
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Antique Oak & Silver Plate Bacchus Wine Pitcher. Coopered Water, Ale Jug.

19th century
For Sale by Krave Antiques
Description

This English Oak and silver plated water jug which dates from c1890 is a nice large size and could be used to serve beer, wine or iced water.

This handsome jug which is in the form of a coopered barrel features silver plated spout designed as Bacchus and silver plated fittings to the body, large chunky side handle and lift up lid with wooden top handle.

The inside has a fitted ceramic liner so is a good usable antique piece that also looks stylish on display.

Material: Oak. Silver plate.

Date: c1890.

Dimensions: Diameter including side handle and spout: 24 cm (8 1/2"). Diameter: 15 cm (6"). Height to top of wood top handle: 23.5 cm (9 1/4").

Weight: 1982 g.

Condition: Excellent used antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Some small marks and light surface scratches. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the jug is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this Coopered Oak Wine Pitcher to the Victorian era.

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SA1242219
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OFJ3713
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Description
This English Oak and silver plated water jug which dates from c1890 is a nice large size and could be used to serve beer, wine or iced water.

This handsome jug which is in the form of a coopered barrel features silver plated spout designed as Bacchus and silver plated fittings to the body, large chunky side handle and lift up lid with wooden top handle.

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The inside has a fitted ceramic liner so is a good usable antique piece that also looks stylish on display.
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fig 1. A Victorian coopered oak wine pitcher featuring silver-plated bands, a detailed Bacchus spout, and a hinged lid with a wooden finial.
fig 1. Antique Oak & Silver Plate Bacchus Wine Pitcher. Coopered Water, Ale Jug.

Material: Oak. Silver plate.

Date: c1890.

Dimensions: Diameter including side handle and spout: 24 cm (8 1/2"). Diameter: 15 cm (6"). Height to top of wood top handle: 23.5 cm (9 1/4").

Weight: 1982 g.

Condition: Excellent used antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Some small marks and light surface scratches. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the jug is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Coopered Oak Wine Pitcher to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242219
Dealers Internal Ref
OFJ3713
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Archive I A Victorian coopered oak wine pitcher featuring silver-plated bands, a detailed Bacchus spout, and a hinged lid with a wooden finial.

Antique Oak & Silver Plate Bacchus Wine Pitcher. Coopered Water, Ale Jug.

Archive II A Victorian coopered oak wine pitcher featuring silver-plated bands, a detailed Bacchus spout, and a hinged lid with a wooden finial. View II
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A Victorian coopered oak wine pitcher featuring silver-plated bands, a detailed Bacchus spout, and a hinged lid with a wooden finial.
Antique Oak & Silver Plate Bacchus Wine Pitcher. Coopered Water, Ale Jug.
Ref: SA1242219
A Victorian coopered oak wine pitcher featuring silver-plated bands, a detailed Bacchus spout, and a hinged lid with a wooden finial.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPitchers & Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Silver Plate
  • ColourWarm Brown, Silver
  • MotifsBacchus spout, Coopered staves, Silver bands, Shield cartouche

FAQs

Coopered pitchers originated in the 19th century, applying traditional barrel-making techniques to smaller domestic drinkware. Metalworkers often combined timber staves with electroplated silver fittings to create decorative serveware for wine, water, and ale.

These vessels are typically constructed from oak or other hardwoods bound by electroplated nickel silver or solid silver hoops. Handles and lids often feature matching silver plate, sometimes accompanied by ceramic inserts or wooden turned finials.

Authentic pieces display signs of natural timber shrinkage or grain variations, along with electroplate hallmarks on the metal mounts. Construction elements such as screwed metal bands and classical motif spouts, such as Bacchus faces, indicate late Victorian craftsmanship.

Place the vessel on a dining room sideboard, inside a glazed cabinet, or on a bar cart as a decorative focal piece. Its combination of natural timber and silver accents bridges traditional and rustic interior schemes.

Clean the silver mounts using a soft cloth and non-abrasive silver polish, taking care to keep polish off the timber. Maintain the oak staves by applying a light coat of natural beeswax and avoiding immersion in water to prevent wood warping.
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