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Ceramics, Room 146

Puzzle Jug

1820-1830 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Puzzle jug of lead-glazed earthenware, transfer-printed in black outline, painted in colours. Flattened circular body moulded on either side with a sun-face, round which are painted Chinoiserie figures, animals, vases and flowers. One face is surrounded by the inscription 'GOD SAVE THE KING, I PRAY GOD BLESS THE KING, I SAY 1775 GOD SAVE THE KING.' The spreading perforated mouth and the high foot are marbled; the loop handle in the from of a merman is connected by a tube with the neck from which project three spouts.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware, transfer-printed in black outline, painted in enamel colours
Brief description
Puzzle jug, lead-glazed earthenware, transfer-printed in black outline, painted in enamel colours, made in Staffordshire, 1820-1830
Physical description
Puzzle jug of lead-glazed earthenware, transfer-printed in black outline, painted in colours. Flattened circular body moulded on either side with a sun-face, round which are painted Chinoiserie figures, animals, vases and flowers. One face is surrounded by the inscription 'GOD SAVE THE KING, I PRAY GOD BLESS THE KING, I SAY 1775 GOD SAVE THE KING.' The spreading perforated mouth and the high foot are marbled; the loop handle in the from of a merman is connected by a tube with the neck from which project three spouts.
Dimensions
  • Height: 29.2cm
  • Width: 19.4cm
  • Depth: 21.3cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'GOD SAVE THE KING, I PRAY GOD BLESS THE KING, I SAY 1775 GOD SAVE THE KING' (Inscribed on one face)
Gallery label
Puzzle-jug Made in Staffordshire, 1820-30 Lead-glazed earthenware 2633-1901 Given by Mr H. Willett to the Museum of Practical Geology(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Object history
Given by Mr Henry Willett to the Museum of Practical Geology
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
2633-1901

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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