Marmalade jar
James Keiller and Sons Ltd
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ceramic and paper
Measurements
70 mm (H); 120 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
Dundee
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1148136
Summary
Marmallade jar. One of two 1lb marmalade jars. Marked, 'James Keiller and Sons Ltd, Dundee, Orange Marmalade' etc. with paper label 'Chutney' covered with brown paper.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On the front of the jar: GRAND MEDAL OF MERIT VIENNA id73 / [In an oval of acanthus leaves] JAMES KIELLER & SONS Ltd / DUNDEE / MARMALADE/ [Below the oval] ONLY PRIZE MEDAL FOR MARMALADE / LONDON 1862 / IDNTEN PS 1lb. NET.
Makers and roles
James Keiller and Sons Ltd, manifacturer