Jug
ca. 1783-93 (decorated)
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Object Type
These jugs with cabbage leaf moulded patterns were probably used for serving beer, cider or perry. The design was a very popular one in Britain between the 1750s, when it was introduced, and about 1800. Cabbage-leaf jugs could have a pouring lip formed as a mask or a plain cylindrical neck. They were first made at the Worcester porcelain factory, and then at Lowestoft, Caughley and several of the Liverpool factories. The design was also copied in Chinese porcelain for export to Europe. They are described as 'Dutch Jugs' on a Worcester porcelain price list of about 1755-1756.
People
This jug was made at Caughley in Shropshire, but decorated at Robert Chamberlain's enamelling workshop in Worcester. Chamberlain (1736-1798) had been apprenticed to learn 'pot painting' at the Worcester porcelain factory, where he was in due course put in charge of the 'ornamental part of the production.' Around 1786 he left the factory and started his own business in the same city. At first he ran this as a decorating studio, working as a sub-contractor for Caughley, but he also bought Caughley wares and decorated them for re-sale on his own account.
These jugs with cabbage leaf moulded patterns were probably used for serving beer, cider or perry. The design was a very popular one in Britain between the 1750s, when it was introduced, and about 1800. Cabbage-leaf jugs could have a pouring lip formed as a mask or a plain cylindrical neck. They were first made at the Worcester porcelain factory, and then at Lowestoft, Caughley and several of the Liverpool factories. The design was also copied in Chinese porcelain for export to Europe. They are described as 'Dutch Jugs' on a Worcester porcelain price list of about 1755-1756.
People
This jug was made at Caughley in Shropshire, but decorated at Robert Chamberlain's enamelling workshop in Worcester. Chamberlain (1736-1798) had been apprenticed to learn 'pot painting' at the Worcester porcelain factory, where he was in due course put in charge of the 'ornamental part of the production.' Around 1786 he left the factory and started his own business in the same city. At first he ran this as a decorating studio, working as a sub-contractor for Caughley, but he also bought Caughley wares and decorated them for re-sale on his own account.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain moulded in relief and painted with enamels and gilded |
| Brief description | 'Dutch' jug of soft-paste porcelain moulded in relief and painted with enamels and gilded, Caughley Porcelain Factory, Caughley, probably decorated in Worcester by Robert Chamberlain's factory, ca. 1783-93 |
| Physical description | 'Dutch' jug of soft-paste porcelain moulded in relief and painted with enamels and gilded. Egg-shaped body moulded with a cabbage leaf-pattern. Cylindrical neck, spout moulded with a bearded mask, and scroll handle. In front within a chamois in a rocky landscape in polychrome, in a gold bordered medallion. On either side is a spray of flowers and round the neck is a leaf border in blue and gold. |
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| Gallery label | British Galleries:
Worcester was the first factory to make these jugs. The design was popular and widely copied, notably at Caughley. One of Caughley's managers had earlier dealt in Worcester's wares and used their designs and porcelain formula.(27/03/2003) |
| Credit line | Given by Alfred Darby, Esq. |
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| Summary | Object Type These jugs with cabbage leaf moulded patterns were probably used for serving beer, cider or perry. The design was a very popular one in Britain between the 1750s, when it was introduced, and about 1800. Cabbage-leaf jugs could have a pouring lip formed as a mask or a plain cylindrical neck. They were first made at the Worcester porcelain factory, and then at Lowestoft, Caughley and several of the Liverpool factories. The design was also copied in Chinese porcelain for export to Europe. They are described as 'Dutch Jugs' on a Worcester porcelain price list of about 1755-1756. People This jug was made at Caughley in Shropshire, but decorated at Robert Chamberlain's enamelling workshop in Worcester. Chamberlain (1736-1798) had been apprenticed to learn 'pot painting' at the Worcester porcelain factory, where he was in due course put in charge of the 'ornamental part of the production.' Around 1786 he left the factory and started his own business in the same city. At first he ran this as a decorating studio, working as a sub-contractor for Caughley, but he also bought Caughley wares and decorated them for re-sale on his own account. |
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| Accession number | C.48-1921 |
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| Record created | March 27, 2003 |
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