Bacchanalian Cherubs

Jug
ca. 1852 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jug of blue smear-glazed stoneware moulded in relief. Decorated with bacchanalian scenes of putti with grapes below overhanging fuchsias. Bulbous body curves in at the lower part and then out to form the foot. Curved handle forms the fuchsia plant stem.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleBacchanalian Cherubs (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Smear-glazed stoneware, moulded in relief
Brief description
'Bacchanalian Cherubs' jug of smear-glazed and moulded stoneware, made by John & Thomas Lockett, Longton, ca. 1852.
Physical description
Jug of blue smear-glazed stoneware moulded in relief. Decorated with bacchanalian scenes of putti with grapes below overhanging fuchsias. Bulbous body curves in at the lower part and then out to form the foot. Curved handle forms the fuchsia plant stem.
Dimensions
  • Height: 18.7cm
  • Diameter: 8.9cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • diamond registration mark for 1852 (moulded)
  • '30' (impressed)
  • 'D' (impressed)
Gallery label
(23/05/2008)
Jug 'Bacchanalian Cherubs'
Made by John & Thomas Lockett, Longton, Staffordshire, 1852
Marks: diamond registration mark for 1852 moulded, '30' and 'D' impressed
Smear-glazed stoneware, moulded

Circ.289-1973
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.289-1973

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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