The cream jug or milk jug was a component of most 18th and 19th century tea and coffee sets, but the numbers coming onto the market as single units, easily outnumber those being sold as part of a setting. Silver cream jugs first appeared around 1700 as tea was becoming popular, following its introduction to Europe by the East India Company. The major ceramics manufacturers, such as Royal Doulton, Royal Crown Derby, Shelley, Royal Winton and Wedgwood all included a cream jug with their dinner and tea ware settings. Small jugs made by individual craftsman potters have also been labelled cream jugs, probably being the name most suitable for the size and style of the vessel. Cream and milk jugs mostly have a pitcher shape, with a wide pouring spout and a baluster foot or three legs.

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Antique silver plate cream jug & sugar bowl marked for John…

Sherwood & Sons Silver Plate Cream Jug and Sugar Bowl

Antique silver plate cream jug & sugar bowl marked for John Sherwood and Sons, Birmingham, sugar bowl and cream jug, reeded decoration, on silver plate stand, circa 1890s.

Vintage silver plate cream jug embossed floral decoration,…

Embossed Floral Cream Jug, Vintage Silver Plate - 11cm

Vintage silver plate cream jug embossed floral decoration, eight 11 cm.

A silver plate Sheffield tea service, includes teapot hot water…

Sheffield Silver Tea Set with 6 Pieces

A silver plate Sheffield tea service, includes teapot hot water jug creamer sugar bowl & tea strainer

Five Mappin and Webb plated condiment pieces including 3 piece…

Mappin & Webb Plated Condiment Set

Five Mappin and Webb plated condiment pieces including 3 piece set of mustard pot, open salt, and pepperette; and set of sugar bowl, and cream jug, reeded decoration; al pieces marked to bases.

Vintage silver plate strawberry serving dish, with included…

Vintage Silver Plate Strawberry Serving Set

Vintage silver plate strawberry serving dish, with included cream jug and sugar bowl fitted to double shell form dish. Length 40 cm

A William IV Sheffield plate sugar bowl and cream jug

Sheffield Plate Sugar Bowl and Cream Jug by William IV

A William IV Sheffield plate sugar bowl and cream jug

Sheffield plate cream jug, 19th C

19th C Sheffield Plate Cream Jug

Sheffield plate cream jug, 19th C

A Sheffield silverplate cream jug with gilded interior…

Sheffield Silverplate Cream Jug, Gilded Interior (1790-1810)

A Sheffield silverplate cream jug with gilded interior (1790-1810)

An old sheffield plate cream jug (1830-1845)

Antique Sheffield Plate Cream Jug (1830-1845)

An old sheffield plate cream jug (1830-1845)

An EP gravy boat, ladle, saucer, creamer and comport

Complete EP Serving Set

An EP gravy boat, ladle, saucer, creamer and comport

Silver plated cream jug

Silver Cream Jug

Silver plated cream jug