Water jug
G. Jones (fl.1830 - 1870)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1830 - 1870
Materials
Pottery
Measurements
265 x 180 mm; 265 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Stoke-on-Trent
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24610.2
Summary
Large water jug from a bedroom set. Swirling ridge relief pattern to outside. Large group of wild flowers (blue transfer on white glaze) on each side and pattern of flower heads around rim of jug. Small group of flowers on front of jug underneath spout. On inside of rim and on the wide lip are groups of wild flowers. Foot of jug has shallow undulations and top rim has deep undulating edge. Scroll type handle to one side with blue flower head design along its length. On base printed in blue; ANGLESEA / J / G / (and) SONS / ENGLAND.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
G. Jones (fl.1830 - 1870), potter