Antique Victorian Creamware Ale Jug with Original Self-Closing Pewter Patent Lid The Gallery appears mid-flight atop a glitter-tipped

appears mid-flight atop a glitter-tipped bird – an enchanting

• Handmade artisan piece

thoughtful textile—lovely for sewing

Frank Cooper collectors

Crafted from cast brass with a rich aged patina

Antique Victorian Creamware Ale Jug with Original Self-Closing Pewter Patent Lid The Gallery appears mid-flight atop a glitter-tippedA charming late Victorian creamware jug featuring beautifully moulded wheat and foliate decoration, complete with its original weighted pewter patent lid. This attractive piece retains its ingenious self closing lid mechanism. The weighted pewter lid automatically lifts when the jug is tipped for pouring and returns to a closed position when upright, a practical Victorian innovation designed to protect the contents from dust and insects. The pale