The Story
A delicate survivor of the Victorian era, this clear glass milk jug offers a charming glimpse into everyday British dining between approximately 1870 and 1900. It features a hand-cut pattern of dainty frosted flowers and a striking dashed design, finished with a pretty scalloped rim. Handcrafted with a thick, hand-applied handle and a polished pontil base, it represents the honest quality of late 19th-century glassmaking.
The Details
Dimensions: 15cm H / 8cm Diameter at rim / 10cm Base diameter.
Origin: England.
Era: Victorian (c. 1870–1900).
Material: Clear glass with hand-cut floral and dashed motifs.
Construction: Features a hand-applied handle and a polished pontil mark on the base.
Condition: Excellent antique condition. It is free of chips, nibbles, or cracks. It has light surface marks consistent with its age, including one small, slightly deeper scratch on one side. As is common for glass from this period, there may be small air bubbles or inclusions within the glass, which are hallmarks of its age rather than defects.
Why It’s Special
Victorian cut glass was designed to catch the candlelight on a dinner table, and this jug still possesses that luminous quality. Unlike modern pressed glass, the hand-cut frosted flowers give it a tactile, artisanal feel. It is a robust yet elegant piece that has survived over a century of use, making it a sustainable and characterful addition to a modern kitchen.
Styling Tips
Breakfast Brightener: Use it for its original purpose to serve milk or cream at the breakfast table. It looks particularly lovely paired with rustic stoneware or blue and white china.
Seasonal Bud Vase: Its 15cm height makes it a perfect vase for a sunny windowsill. Fill it with small seasonal blooms like sweet peas or Lily of the Valley to let the light play through the cut-glass patterns.
Modern Farmhouse Accent: Group it with other clear glass bottles or decanters on a wooden tray. The contrast between the sparkling glass and natural wood creates a timeless, "modern rustic" aesthetic
Sustainable Shipping
100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging.
U.K. Delivery: Sent via FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 service.
The Story
A delicate survivor of the Victorian era, this clear glass milk jug offers a charming glimpse into everyday British dining between approximately 1870 and 1900. It features a hand-cut pattern of dainty frosted flowers and a striking dashed design, finished with a pretty scalloped rim. Handcrafted with a thick, hand-applied handle and a polished pontil base, it represents the honest quality of late 19th-century glassmaking.
The Details
Dimensions: 15cm H / 8cm Diameter at rim / 10cm Base diameter.
Origin: England.
Era: Victorian (c. 1870–1900).
Material: Clear glass with hand-cut floral and dashed motifs.
Construction: Features a hand-applied handle and a polished pontil mark on the base.
Condition: Excellent antique condition. It is free of chips, nibbles, or cracks. It has light surface marks consistent with its age, including one small, slightly deeper scratch on one side. As is common for glass from this period, there may be small air bubbles or inclusions within the glass, which are hallmarks of its age rather than defects.
Why It’s Special
Victorian cut glass was designed to catch the candlelight on a dinner table, and this jug still possesses that luminous quality. Unlike modern pressed glass, the hand-cut frosted flowers give it a tactile, artisanal feel. It is a robust yet elegant piece that has survived over a century of use, making it a sustainable and characterful addition to a modern kitchen.
Styling Tips
Breakfast Brightener: Use it for its original purpose to serve milk or cream at the breakfast table. It looks particularly lovely paired with rustic stoneware or blue and white china.
Seasonal Bud Vase: Its 15cm height makes it a perfect vase for a sunny windowsill. Fill it with small seasonal blooms like sweet peas or Lily of the Valley to let the light play through the cut-glass patterns.
Modern Farmhouse Accent: Group it with other clear glass bottles or decanters on a wooden tray. The contrast between the sparkling glass and natural wood creates a timeless, "modern rustic" aesthetic
Sustainable Shipping
100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging.
U.K. Delivery: Sent via FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 service.
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