19th C Conical French Copper Brass Banded Measure

Charming 19th century oval century copper kettle A lovely traditional piece, well used but solid and very attractive The kettle is 13” high, 12” long and 7” wide GB324.

19th Century Copper Kettle on a Wrought Iron Stand This charming Arts and Crafts Kettle stands on its own wrought iron stand The kettle is 15” high on the stand, 11” wide and 10” ...

19th century Copper Swinging Sprit Kettle on a Wrought Iron stand This charming Arts and Crafts spirit Kettle hangs from a wrought iron stand, it has a copper spirit burner which...

19th century copper Ale Muller and wine funnel, set A good pair, the Muller has a ringed cone and a rolled copper handle The wine funnel sits neatly ins...

19th century galvanised metal milk churn with iron strapping A good large piece, with handle, made in galvanised metal with a removable lid A very goo...

19th century copper coal bucket on brass feet This is a lovely big beaten copper coal bucket, this is a good big piece and would make a really good coal or log container...

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...

Accessorize your wine cellar or wet bar with this antique cider pitcher jug; crafted in Normandy France circa 1860, the pitcher is made of barre...

Heavy 19th century pewter one gallon pitcher with large pewter handle. Stamped Gallon with Queen Victoria certification mark. Etched on underside is name 'Colodny". Weighs approxima...

A superb large early 19th century French hand-hammered copper pitcher or jug. This gorgeous jug is solid and heavy weighing over 11 lbs, hand forged with copper rivets, dovetail seam...