Wine Ewer Jugs

Introduced in the late 17th century, the silver wine ewer was initially used for washing fingers with rose water at the dinner table, with a server pouring rose water over guests' hands while another held a basin. By the Georgian era, wine ewers evolved into water jugs and eventually began serving wine in more elaborate forms. Victorian versions, designed for serving wine, typically featured small mouths, narrow necks, and a single side scroll handle, with some even including lids. Today, both Georgian and Victorian wine ewers remain highly sought after as collector’s items.

The wine ewer has two major functions on a table, one being practical for serving wine and the other being as a decorative piece. Whilst some wine ewers can be used within religious ceremonies, they are more commonly seen as connection to hospitality and respect. The grandeur of the ewer has been used to express the classic evolutions within society, and to suit each taste the jugs can be plain or finely decorated.