Puzzle jug

Physical description

Green glazed earthenware. The handle and rim of the jug are hollow and connected with the projecting spout, from which the liquid contents were drunk. Upon the rim are three figures of ducks or geese, and above the spout is the head of a man wearing a three-cornered hat. The neck is perforated with small holes. On the body are the incised initials, W.T.

Place of Origin

England, Great Britain (made)

Date

ca. 1700-1750 (made)

Artist/maker

Unknown (production)

Materials and Techniques

Buff earthenware covered with an apple-green coloured lead glaze

Marks and inscriptions

'W.T.'

Dimensions

Height: 19.1 cm taken from Register, Diameter: 12.7 cm taken from Register

Object history note

When acquired, this jug and brazier was described as a jug and stand and was thought to be late 17th century.
The brazier and jug were bought for £5 from Mr. Pearson, 38 East Street, Lamb's Conduit St.

Historical context note

At the time of acquisition, the initials on the body, W.T., were considered to be 'probably those of William Talor'.

Descriptive line

Jug of buff earthenware, entirely covered with a thick apple-green glaze. English (Staffordshire), about 1700 to 1750.

Labels and date

Puzzle-jug
Made in England, about 1700-1750
Lead-glazed earthenware

498-1873 [23/05/2008]

Production Note

Attributed to Staffordshire

Materials

Lead glaze; Earthenware (buff)

Techniques

Glazed

Categories

Ceramics; Earthenware

Collection code

CER