Not on display

Jug

ca. 1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
W. H. B. & J. Richardson (manufacturer)
Place of origin
Stourbridge (made)

Glass Jug, England (probably Stourbridge), possibly made by W. H. B. & J. Richardson, 1845-1860

Object details

Category
Glass
Object type
Jug
Materials and techniques
Layered glass, cut and gilt
Glass
Brief description
Glass Jug, England (probably Stourbridge), possibly made by W. H. B. & J. Richardson, 1845-1860
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.0cm
Style
Victorian
Gallery label
This jug uses the Bohmeian decorative technique: the blue glass is cased in white which is cut back before the gilding is applied. The shape is a common classical form found in pottery and metalwork.
Collection
Ceramics Collection
Accession number
CIRC.384-1971

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O6713/jug-w-h-b/
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