Topic: Straight-sided jug with ice-catcher spout , no handle , nice polished pontil - ID = Whitefriars

[Baked_Beans]

I think I have discovered what it is....its a small version of this .....scroll down ,9439 with no handle and it was with a sea green 9392 from the same year.........

http://www.whitefriars.com/catalogues/contents.php?id=119

[Baked_Beans]

Looks like Whitefriars did do a smaller version (I think it says 1/2 pint) next to the larger one to the right .

My smaller one does hold just under 3/4 of a pint if filled right to the top .

Does anyone have a smaller one to confirm height and capacity please ? Cheers, Mike.......

http://www.whitefriars.com/catalogues/contents.php?id=414

[Baked_Beans]

Link to Whitefriars.com thread...just started 

http://www.whitefriars.com/smf1/index.php/topic,5680.0.html

Ta, Mike

[stevejl]

Mike,
I've attached a photo of 3 martini jugs by different manufacturers for comparison.
 
From left to right;
Whitefriars - height 6", capacity 12fl oz, or 3/4 of a pint
Stevens & Williams (I presume) - height 5 & 3/4"
Dartington - height 8", pattern MT260
 
So yes, yours is Whitefriars (confirmed by label)
 
Cheers,                 Steve L

[Baked_Beans]

Huge thanks Steve !!

I have quite a few questions to ask (about the spout/top area) and I need some time to digest !

Will be back !!

Cheers very much indeed ! Mike

[Baked_Beans]

Thanks very much for the I.D. on this , much appreciated !

I think the 1969 cat. describes it as a half-pint mixer (as far as I can tell from my screen ) , mine holds under 3/4 of a pint (but on average it is the same height as Steve's). Adding a few ice cubes to half-a-pint of liquid would bring the level towards the top 

The pic. in the 1969 cat. looks exactly like Steve's example . the spout pointing upwards. Very similar in shape to Boffo's Mdina mixers .

Mine has a spout that is horizontal (almost, slightly upward pointing ) and is very similar in shape to a larger version (see links to WF's cats. above).

My conclusion is that my example predates the 1969 version .....I could be wrong though 

Thanks again Steve for your pic. and help with this ID. Ta, Mike 

[Carolyn Preston]

This is all well and good, but without handles how do we get the lovely drinks out of the pitchers, into the glasses?

[Baked_Beans]

LoL  ....you just grab and pour ....glass optional 

[Anne]

Use a long straw!

[stevejl]

Carolyn,
I bought the Dartington jug first, not knowing about Martini jugs, and believing it to be a modernist / Scandi jug sans handle. The thick base gives it a lovely "heft" in the hand.
Your question is valid, but all 3 jugs sit well in the hand, and pour well.
 
Cheers,                    Steve L