A Fine Engraved Glass Beer Jug c1830

Description

Heading : An early 19th century engraved glass jug
Date : 1820-1840. Possibly a little earlier
Period : George III – Victoria
Origin : England
Colour : Clear. excellent grey hue
Body : Ovoid body. Top down applied handle domed on outer flat on inside with ribbon finish lower terminal. Monogram JW
Base : Applied disc foot with snapped pontil
Glass Type : Lead.
Size :  Height 20.5cms to top of handle
Condition : Exemplary. A few small particle of clinker within the glass
Restoration : None
Weight :  1029 grams

This may be a little earlier than stated. however the handle would be less domed on the outer surface and the lower attachment would have a more elaborate finish if this were late 18th century. Early examples are often referred to as “decanter jugs”. Wine and beer was decanted from a barrel to a decanter jug.

There are a few heritage pubs in Britain where beer is still served directly from the barrel and fewer still using wooden barrels that do impart the most wonderful flavour to malty beers.

Please see the Society for the Preservation of Beer from The Wood for details of pub near you serving real ale as our birthright

https://www.spbw.beer