19th Century English Copper "Half Gallon" Size Haystack Jug Measure

Early 19th century copper milk flagon from Burgundy (farm in Blanzy). Hand-raised. Original cover & chain. By descent through one family. M...

circa 1840 Gaudy Welsh pearlware jug with double-S handle & bold spout. The whole with gadroon borders. Drapery & cornucopia are in cobalt underglaze with flowers of yellow & orange....

Pair of saucier stands, stoneware by Davenport, Imari pattern, late 19th century. Impressed registry & Davenport marks on one, both with retailer stamp in Manchester (Bandbach & Co, ...

circa 1840-60 Gaudy Welsh face spout miniature jug. Impressed "Allerton" mark. Considered a close & rare relative, but not Gaudy Welsh by serious collec...

English majolica pitcher with lilly of the valley decoration, circa 1870. Rope motif handle & center seam with acanthus leaf. Note the charming butter...

Deep blue Jasperware Wedgwood pitcher with sterling rim, London 1927. Rope handle; grapes & vines entwine with top while Greco-Roman figures adorn the body. Impressed "Wedgwood, Engl...

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...

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

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 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...

Enormous late 18th to early 19th century Georgian copper 5 gallon haystack jug or pitcher, massive tapered body with a large handle. Copper haystack measures...

A superb set of four English solid copper haystack pitchers or jugs, circa 1900. These fine pitchers were originally used for measuring ale and they are hand forged with a lovely pat...