{"product_id":"antique-late-victorian-silver-plated-iced-water-jug-with-polar-bear-finial","title":"Antique Late Victorian Silver Plated Iced Water Jug With Polar Bear Finial","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual late Victorian silver plated iced water jug, dating to the\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Late \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003e19th century, featuring an elegant tapering body with elongated fluted detailing, decorative borders and an ornate scrolling handle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eOriginally designed for serving chilled water, the jug features insulated sides to help maintain the temperature of its contents. The hinged domed lid (now unattached) is adorned with a charming polar bear finial, a distinctive detail associated with Victorian iced water vessels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eOf particular interest is the inscription to the underside, recording Esther Cohen (1846–1881) and Nathan Cohen (1842–1910) of Tamworth, Australia, providing a fascinating connection to Australian social history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eDisplaying wear consistent with age and use, including tarnishing, areas of silver plate loss, a damaged lid hinge and a perforation to the body near the handle, all reflected in the price. Best suited to decorative display rather than functional use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003e• 28.5cmW x 20.5cmD x 31cmH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manor on George","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50932267843781,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/9576\/4360\/files\/IMG_9500.jpg?v=1794299133","url":"https:\/\/manorongeorge.com\/products\/antique-late-victorian-silver-plated-iced-water-jug-with-polar-bear-finial","provider":"Manor on George","version":"1.0","type":"link"}