Barge Water Carrier by Bulpitt

Whilst more famous for manufacturing quality marine lamps, Bulpitt & Sons Birmingham also made other nautical items and this copper jug is a fine example. Clearly maker marked and dated 1912, it has a very solid built quality and superb patina. It features insulated handles and on one is scratched 33 and XYI, which we assume to be the original owner's identifying marks. Minor service wear, but overall in excellent condition and perfect for display in an inglenook fireplace, as a unique flower vase or for its original use as a water carrier, despite its 95 years of service! It is large at 38 cm (15")to top of handle and 28 cm (11") at the base.