{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-white-ironstone-hot-water-jug-wicker-handle-lid","title":"Antique Edwardian White Ironstone HOT WATER Jug Wicker Handle \u0026 Lid","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique White Ironstone Hot Water Jug with Wicker Handle c.1910\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully characterful antique white ironstone hot water jug, dating from the early 20th century and retaining its original wicker-wrapped swing handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tall tapered body is decorated with simple vertical moulded ribs and boldly marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOT WATER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in black lettering across the front. It has an integral pouring spout, a removable domed ceramic lid and ceramic side mounts supporting the woven wicker handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese practical hot water jugs were used in domestic settings, hotels and guest rooms for carrying and serving hot water before hot running water became commonplace. The simple white body and strong black lettering give this example particularly good decorative appeal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original wicker handle is a lovely feature, with a warm aged colour contrasting beautifully against the white glazed ceramic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very attractive piece of antique kitchenalia or bathroom ware and an excellent addition to a collection of white ironstone, hotel ware or early household ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGood antique condition with expected signs of age and previous use. There are some small marks, light staining and surface wear to the white glaze, particularly around the rim, lid and base.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a chip to the underside edge of the base. This is largely concealed when the jug is standing and does not significantly affect its appearance from the front, but it is shown in the photographs for completeness. The wicker handle shows natural age-related wear and variation in colour but remains an attractive feature. The lid is present and fits well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as these form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately H: 19.5 cm x Diameter: 15.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately H: 24 cm to the top of the raised handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLate Victorian \/ Edwardian, circa 1890–1910\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57299412746620,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/66CAE0EA-4A88-432B-BD42-D339CBF18E6E.jpg?v=1786817204","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/antique-edwardian-white-ironstone-hot-water-jug-wicker-handle-lid","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}