Jug

ca. 1802-1817 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jug of greenish-brown stoneware, with white relief figures of cupids, on one side shooting at two hearts, on the other in a chariot drawn by two hounds. Body nearly globular, short cylindrical neck, with projecting lip, scrolled loop handle. The neck is decorated with sprays of flowers in white.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Stoneware with relief decoration
Brief description
Stoneware jug with relief decoration, made at the factory of David Wilson & Sons, Hanley, Staffordshire, ca. 1802-1817
Physical description
Jug of greenish-brown stoneware, with white relief figures of cupids, on one side shooting at two hearts, on the other in a chariot drawn by two hounds. Body nearly globular, short cylindrical neck, with projecting lip, scrolled loop handle. The neck is decorated with sprays of flowers in white.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.6cm
  • Diameter: 15.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
'WILSON'

Note
Impressed twice repeated
Gallery label
(23/05/2008)
Jug
Made at the factory of David Wilson & Sons, Hanley, Staffordshire, about 1802-17
Marks: 'WILSON', impressed, twice repeated
Stoneware

2563-1901 Jermyn Street Collection
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Object history
Jermyn Street Collection
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
2563-1901

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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