Jug
ca. 1795 (made)
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Jug of earthenware transfer-printed in black enamel, and barrel-shaped expanding slightly towards the foot and mouth, and with a projecting lip and loop handle. On each side are the Royal Arms of England as borne between 1714 and 1801, with supporters and trophies and the motto 'DIEU ET MON DROIT', and round the mouth is a border of oak-leaves and acorns. In front is a bunch of auriculas, carnation and vetch below a panel of rococo scrolls and foliage within which, painted in black, is the inscription 'E / W E / BRISTOL'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware transfer-printed in black |
| Brief description | Jug of earthenware transfer-printed in black enamel, barrel-shaped and with a projecting lip and loop handle, made in Staffordshire, printed at Liverpool, ca. 1795 |
| Physical description | Jug of earthenware transfer-printed in black enamel, and barrel-shaped expanding slightly towards the foot and mouth, and with a projecting lip and loop handle. On each side are the Royal Arms of England as borne between 1714 and 1801, with supporters and trophies and the motto 'DIEU ET MON DROIT', and round the mouth is a border of oak-leaves and acorns. In front is a bunch of auriculas, carnation and vetch below a panel of rococo scrolls and foliage within which, painted in black, is the inscription 'E / W E / BRISTOL'. |
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| Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
| Object history | Companion with jug 414:1142/A-1885 (Sch. II 374). |
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| Other number | Sch. II 373 - Schreiber number |
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| Accession number | 414:1142-1885 |
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| Record created | April 30, 2009 |
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