To wonder what this jug is used for?

[TheMonkeyMummy]

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I recently came across this beautiful ceramic jug. I absolutely love it, it's in perfect condition.

But what is the inner funnel for? It is completely solid so not for infusions.

The only thing I can think of is custard and chocolate sauce at the same time. 🐷

AIBU to wonder if it has a special use?

Is it for boiling water in middle to keep outer sauce warm?!

Could it be to put a heat source (no idea like what) in the middle that keeps the sauce or whatever warm? Or ice in the middle to keep the surrounding liquid in the outside bit cool? Like milk or something?

This is a total guess btw.

Oil and vinegar? Jäger bombs?

Could it be for keeping something cool? (or hot?) E.g. ice in the middle section and juice in the outer section

Surely it’s for keeping the surrounding liquid hot or cold. So you’d put hot water or ice in the middle section.

I initially thought along the lines of the above suggestion but when you pour, the liquid from the middle comes out.

Jaeger bombs sound like a great idea though!

if you put hot water in when you poured the sauce wouldnt the water come out too?

Tea light in the middle to keep the custard or gravy warm.

Blow out tealight/remove before pouring?

A quick google and it looks like that is a milk jug - the container inside is for ice and it's missing a cork:

www.etsy.com/listing/623512787/vintage-french-pottery-jug-milk-jug-wine

Maybe the middle section originally had a lid?

It's beautiful, such a satisfying shape.

Is the middle a flower vase and the outer is just decorative.

Are there any markings on the jug?

Def jaeger bombs

Wine cooling jug, think the middle bit should have a stopper.

I have one of these type of jugs.

The middle section is for ice/hot water but it should have a stopper/lid to it.
It keeps anything in the outer part cold or hot, it’s fab and really useful.

Penis AND ball beaker

I was thinking maybe for mulled wine - you put something in the middle section to keep it hot (but as others have said it would need a stopper.
it lovely though.

Penis beaker?

Aw man, someone beat me to it.

I would assume the middle bit was meant to have a lid that has gone missing?

You might be able to fashion a substitute?

I think yes, it must be missing a lid. Makes sense as I live very close to France? Thanks ladies! Shall try to fashion a lid of some sort