Antique Cream Pail

Hallmarked in London in 1773 by William Justis, this handsome, George III period, Antique, Sterling Silver Cream Pail, features a swing handle, and ribbed detailing.

Hallmarked in London in 1775 by Thomas Shepherd, this delightful, George III, antique, sterling silver cream pail, features a cast handle, a gadroon border and pretty floral pierce w...

The cream pail has slightly tapering sides and a corded rim.

A very fine early George III Cream Pail made in London in 1768 by William Plummer.

The Cream Pail stands on a circular domed foot, with a beaded rim, which is pierced with horizontal pails and roundels, in addition to a band of blue bell motifs.

The Pail stands on a pedestal foot with beaded rim which is pierced with Neo-Gothic designs. The main body has a beaded rim and is pierced with arch work and entwined ovals. The lowe...

The Cream Pail stands on a square pedestal foot decorated with engraved drapery swags and medallions, as well as a circular band of laurel leaves.

It is widely considered that these are the rarest design of Cream Pail and unusually stand on three pierced Rococo shell and scroll feet.

The Pail has slightly flared sides and a gadrooned rim. The sides are beautifully hand pierced with panels, some with bands of quatrefoils and the others with very unusual trailing f...

The Pail has slightly tapering sides, which rise to a beaded rim and arched twisted handle. The sides are pierced with the very rare spider's web design and also displays quatrefoils...

This rare example is modelled as a Milk Maids Pail and has a corded base, rim and arched handle. The sides are beautifully chased with foliate sprays and flower heads as well as vert...

The Pail is of a slightly tapering form and has a gadrooned rim and twsited ropework arched handle. The sides of the main body are divided into separate vertical pails which are pier...

This piece is modelled as a milk maid's pail, has slightly tapering sides and displays a beaded base, rim and arched handle. The sides are also beautifully engraved and pierced with ...

This very rare piece is modelled as a double milk maid's pail, with raised ribbed designs on the main body to simulate the metal bands on the pail. The two sections are joined togeth...

This very fine Pail stands on an unusual fluted circular pedestal foot. The main body displays a beaded rim and is pierced with different Neo-Gothic designs. The piercing is also dec...

This very rare example is modelled as a large milk maid's pail and the main body has a beaded rim and swing handle. The sides are unusually pierced with horizontal pails and roundels...

The Pail is of a most unusual design and stands on a square base, decorated with bright cut designs. The base rises to a circular pedestal decorated with beading. The vase shaped mai...

The Pail stands on a circular pedestal foot decorated with beading and pierced with a band of vitruvian scrolls. The rim and handle are also decorated with beading and the vase shape...

Made in three pieces ice cream pails were commonly placed on the sideboard and used for serving iced cream mixed with fruit.

These motifs are also shown on the rare Cream Pails which Chesterman made, an example of which is in our archive.

This form is called both a fruit cooler and ice cream pail. The decoration is designed in horizontal bands.

This very rare George III Cream Basket/Pail was made by the specialist basket maker Burrage Davenport.

At the end of the meal the Hostess would serve her guests the iced cream. Today ice pails are often placed on a mantel in a living room as well.

WHY WE LOVE IT: Everyone loves iced cream! This English porcelain ice pail, also known as an iced cream-fruit cooler, was made in England by William Billingsly circa 1810.

Iced cream would have been served from porcelain ice pails like these.

A delightful cream pail in black basalt, decorated with Poor Maria and Charlotte at the Tomb of Werther.

Pair of gilded and delicately painted three piece English porcelain fruit coolers or ice cream pails made in the 2nd half of the 19th century.

Porcelain is the ideal material for ice cream pails as it is impervious to salt which improves the refrigerant effect.

A wonderful survivor from England made of brass and steel, circa 1860 for holding cream or milk. A collectors piece. I think it is about 14" tall but need to verify this.

A large Sèvres style, mounted and gilt, painted porcelain vase French, Early 20th Century Height 132cm, diameter 37cm This exquisite piece is a beautiful Sèvres style porcelain ...