Puzzle Jug
1820-1830 (made)
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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
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| 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. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'GOD SAVE THE KING, I PRAY GOD BLESS THE KING, I SAY 1775 GOD SAVE THE KING' (Inscribed on one face) |
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| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Object history | Given by Mr Henry Willett to the Museum of Practical Geology |
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| Accession number | 2633-1901 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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