Puzzle Jug
ca. 1700-1750 (made)
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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.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Buff earthenware covered with an apple-green coloured lead glaze |
| Brief description | Jug of buff earthenware, entirely covered with a thick apple-green glaze. English (Staffordshire), about 1700 to 1750. |
| 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. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'W.T.' (probably for William Talor) |
| Gallery label | Puzzle-jug
Made in England, about 1700-1750
Lead-glazed earthenware
498-1873(23/05/2008) |
| Object history | 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 | At the time of acquisition, the initials on the body, W.T., were considered to be 'probably those of William Talor'. |
| Production | Attributed to Staffordshire |
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| Accession number | 498-1873 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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