Jug
ca. 1780-1800 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Jug of lead-glazed earthenware with an applied medallion moulded in relief and floral ornament incised in outline. The medallion encloses a bust of King George III with the initials 'G.R.' Ovoid body with a cylindrical neck horizontally reeded and coloured blue, and with a loop handle. The decoration is roughly painted in blue.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware with an applied medallion moulded in relief and incised |
| Brief description | Jug of lead-glazed earthenware with an applied medallion moulded in relief, possibly made by William Taylor & Co., Burslem, ca. 1780-1800. |
| Physical description | Jug of lead-glazed earthenware with an applied medallion moulded in relief and floral ornament incised in outline. The medallion encloses a bust of King George III with the initials 'G.R.' Ovoid body with a cylindrical neck horizontally reeded and coloured blue, and with a loop handle. The decoration is roughly painted in blue. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Marks and inscriptions |
|
| Gallery label | Mustard pot depicting George III
Possibly made by William Taylor & Co., Burslem, Staffordshire, about 1780-1800
Marks: 'W.T. & Co.', impressed
Lead-glazed earthenware
3755-1901 Jermyn Street Collection(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 3755-1901 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
