Antique English Pewter 1 Gallon Measuring Pitcher

Circa 1880's Aesthetic Movement silverplate pitcher. Handsome original dark patina with floral bands and textured body. Marked Meriten Silver Co. on bottom. Some plate loss on handle.

Antique circa 1900 aneroid barometer and thermometer. Made in England, carved oak case, banjo shaped with white porcelain dials, beveled glass cover, on barometer. Thermometer works...

Tan glazed hand thrown pottery pitcher by renowned San Antonio, Texas potter Harding Black (1912-2004). Signed and dated on bottom 1981. Large creamer size, excellent condition, dime...

Song of the English By Rudyard Kipling, Illustrations by W. Heath Robinson, Published by Doubleday, Page & Company, New York, 1909. Red cloth with gilt decoration, tipped in color ...

English and American Textiles: From 1790 to the Present by Mary Schoeser, Celia Rufey. Published by Thames & Hudson, New York, 1989. Illustrated dus...

Antique circa 1890's Mauchline or treenware souvenir picture frame. Carved in the shape of a horseshoe with a lithographed pictue of High Street, Inverness Scotland. Very popular wit...

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 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."

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 ...

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...