Large Victorian Copper Jug 12 Quartz

Large Georgian Copper Saucepan with Lid Circular Dish top lid with Rivited Iron Handle. Saucepan with cast brass handle rivited at front Long Iron Handle Rivited at back, back of sau...

Regency Mahogany & Brass bound Wine Cooler/ Cellaret on stand Zinc Lined. Brass bound in very good original condition Pair Cast Brass Carry Handles, Each Side. Sitting On original ...

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...

An unusual antique Arts & Crafts copper and brass milk jug having an attractive unusual shaped handle and beautifully designed and handcrafted body with...