Jug
ca. 1755-60 (made)
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Beer jug of salt-glazed stoneware painted with enamels. Pear-shaped with a wide spreading mouth, sharp pouring lip and reeded loop handle. Painted under the lip with a bust portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender, in Highland dress. On one side is a rose and thistle and other flowers. On the other side are two sprays of wild roses. Chinese style borders of pink and green diaper.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Salt-glazed stoneware painted with enamels |
| Brief description | Jug of salt-glazed stoneware painted with enamels and with a portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, probably made in Staffordshire, ca. 1755-60 |
| Physical description | Beer jug of salt-glazed stoneware painted with enamels. Pear-shaped with a wide spreading mouth, sharp pouring lip and reeded loop handle. Painted under the lip with a bust portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender, in Highland dress. On one side is a rose and thistle and other flowers. On the other side are two sprays of wild roses. Chinese style borders of pink and green diaper. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'P.C.' (Inscribed below the bust) |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs M. F. Miller |
| Object history | A teapot with similar Jacobite decoration was sold at auction by Bonhams, London, 12 November 2014, lot 67. |
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| Accession number | C.40-1955 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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