Search 0
67,005  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 204 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
204 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1245108
FOR SALE
£500
Email Phone Buy
Save
Antique Samuel Alcock Earthenware Wine Jug with Hinged Lid, C.1850
For sale by Ritas Bazaar
for sale €585     $635
£500

Ritas Bazaar

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2025
Browse dealers 263 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1245108
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Samuel Alcock Earthenware Wine Jug with Hinged Lid, C.1850

19th century
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

Made by Samuel Alcock & Co., Burslem, Staffordshire, circa 1850, this Victorian English earthenware jug displays richly coloured Greek Revival decoration depicting "The Nuptials of Paris and Helen". Greek key borders, palmettes and gilding surround the classical figures, while moulded masks accent the black handle and pouring lip. The hinged metal lid carries raised foliate ornament and a white thumbpiece button.

The glazed base bears the gilt number "3" above "6718", a fractional format documented on Alcock's ornamental wares. Related classical ceramics in the V&A and Museums Victoria provide further interest for collectors of this manufacturer and the Greek Revival.

Dimensions: Height 24 cm; width 16 cm; diameter 13.5 cm. Weight 879 g.

Condition: The metal collar supporting the lid is cracked and loose, with adhesive residue from an earlier attempt to secure it. Overall in excellent antique condition.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include handling, packaging and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Victorian Earthenware Wine Jug to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245108
Dealers Internal Reference
B1900
Description
Made by Samuel Alcock & Co.
“
, Burslem, Staffordshire, circa 1850, this Victorian English earthenware jug displays richly coloured Greek Revival decoration depicting "The Nuptials of Paris and Helen".
Ritas Bazaar

Greek key borders, palmettes and gilding surround the classical figures, while moulded masks accent the black handle and pouring lip. The hinged metal lid carries raised foliate ornament and a white thumbpiece button.

fig 1. A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid.
fig 1. Antique Samuel Alcock Earthenware Wine Jug with Hinged Lid, C.1850

The glazed base bears the gilt number "3" above "6718", a fractional format documented on Alcock's ornamental wares. Related classical ceramics in the V&A and Museums Victoria provide further interest for collectors of this manufacturer and the Greek Revival.

fig 2. A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid.
fig 2. Antique Samuel Alcock Earthenware Wine Jug with Hinged Lid, C.1850

Dimensions: Height 24 cm; width 16 cm; diameter 13.5 cm. Weight 879 g.

Condition: The metal collar supporting the lid is cracked and loose, with adhesive residue from an earlier attempt to secure it. Overall in excellent antique condition.

fig 3. A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid.
fig 3. Antique Samuel Alcock Earthenware Wine Jug with Hinged Lid, C.1850

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include handling, packaging and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Victorian Earthenware Wine Jug to the Victorian era.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245108
Dealers Internal Ref
B1900
Ritas Bazaar
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2025
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Ritas Bazaar Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid.
1 / 15
Archive I A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid.

Antique Samuel Alcock Earthenware Wine Jug with Hinged Lid, C.1850

Archive II A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid. View II
Archive III A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid. View XIV
Archive XV A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid. View XV
Enlarged Archival View

Ritas Bazaar
Telephone 07938 910153
Location
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ritasbazaar
Verified Since Nov 2025
Items For Sale 263
Items Sold 59
Ritas Bazaar
Verified Since Nov 2025
View Dealer Info
Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/ritasbazaar
Verified
Nov 2025
For Sale
263
Sold
59
A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid.
Antique Samuel Alcock Earthenware Wine Jug with Hinged Lid, c.1850
Ref: SA1245108
A 19th-century earthenware wine jug featuring green and magenta sections with classical figurative illustrations, a Greek key border, a black handle, and a hinged pewter lid.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Detail View 14
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.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Classical Revival
  • MaterialEarthenware, Pewter, Gilt
  • ColourGreen, Magenta, Gold
  • MotifsGreek key border, Classical figurative scenes, Hinged pewter lid, Palmette bands
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Classical Revival earthenware refers to 19th-century ceramics decorated with motifs, geometric borders, and figurative scenes inspired by ancient Greek, Roman, and Etruscan artefacts.

These vessels were typically crafted from moulded earthenware or porcelain, detailed with enamel glazes and gilding, and fitted with hinged metal lids made from pewter or Britannia metal.

Authentic pieces frequently feature impressed or printed maker marks on the base, British design registration marks, fine enamel detailing, and specific mid-19th-century mold shapes.

Position the item as a standalone display piece on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf, allowing its rich pigments and classical figures to contrast against neutral walls or contemporary joinery.

Dust the ceramic surface with a soft dry cloth and clean the metal fitting gently without using abrasive chemical cleaners that could strip the glaze or cause oxidisation.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories