19th Century English Pewter Gallon Measuring Pitcher

19th century pewter pitcher with pewter handle. Etched on underside is name 'Colodny'. Weighs approximately 4 pounds. Wonderful old patina...

Set off four 19th century Yates & Birch pewter pitchers with pewter handles. Two are clearly stamped with Yates & Birch marking, also have Queen Victoria certification marks. Etched ...

Monumental 18th/19th Century French Blue and White Faience Pitcher. Large blue and white faience decorated water pitcher / vessel, foliate scroll bands and hunting genre scenes, shap...

19th Century Italian ceramic chiminea preserve pot with handles. These pots were used to preserve food such as fruits, meat or vegetables. They were designed to be used in conjunctio...

19th Century Italian ceramic chiminea preserve pot with handles. These pots were used to preserve food such as fruits, meat or vegetables. They were designed to be used in conjunctio...

19th Century Italian ceramic chiminea preserve pot with handles. These pots were used to preserve food such as fruits, meat or vegetables. They were designed to be used in conjunctio...

19th century copper pitcher/measure. Nicely sized vessel with pleasing silhouette. Stamped on the front "2 GALLONS."

A monumental Victorian era copper two gallon ale measure made by W. R. Loftus, Oxford Street, London, England. circa 1870 Most impressive large size, hand-crafted in traditional haystack form with a deep lip and pour spout, small neck, broad base, and riveted reinforced handle. The bulbous vessel body inscribed "Two Gallon", stamped with official crown over MW mark to rim interior, signed WR Loftus London. Retaining original antique character and charm throughout, including highly desirable verdigris patina, scattered scuffs, dings, and antique character marks that add to the elegant rustic warmth, rich history, and overall charm. The measure was used in taverns to truthfully measure ale or cider to protect society from fraud during trading transactions. With a largely illiterate population at the time, the interests of every citizen needed to be considered and cared for so stamped and sealed measures were used throughout the British Isles. For example, in 1309 it was decreed “The Standard of bushels, gallIons and ells shalI be sealed with an iron seal...

A capacity mark such as ‘pint’ or ‘quart’ is self explanatory. Such marks became a legal requirement in 1836 in England. The presence of such a mark does not mean the item is post-18...

19th Century English Majolica Monkey on a Banana leaf Pitcher.

A 19th century English Victorian era copper half-gallon ale measure. impressive size, hand-crafted in traditional haystack form with a deep lip and pour spout, small neck, tapering bulbous body on broad base, with a large handle. Vessel body inscribed "Half Gallon", stamped maker's marks, 10, and tax marks to rim interior. circa 1875 The measure was used in taverns to truthfully measure ale or cider to protect society from fraud during trading transactions. With a largely illiterate population at the time, the interests of every citizen needed to be considered and cared for so stamped and sealed measures were used throughout the British Isles. For example, in 1309 it was decreed “The Standard of bushels, gallIons and ells shalI be sealed with an iron seal...

This is a beautiful English etched glass pitcher. The pitcher features intricate etched-glass work with ferns. A lovely piece for bedside or on th...