Add to albumThis detail shows the mark of John Hay, a Greenock china merchant. It is on the base of a masonic jug which dates from the 19th century.
The mark takes the form of a circular belt inscribed 'JOHN HAY'. The inscription in the centre reads, 'GLASS & CHINA/MERCHANT/ GREENOCK'.
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- Online ID: 000-190-002-165-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.MEK 535
- Date: 19th century
- Material: Black and white transfer printed earthenware. Inscription: JOHN HAY / GLASS & CHINA / MERCHANT / GREENOCK
Jug, Masonic
- Dimensions: 195 mm H x 153 mm D (base) x 98 mm D (rim)
- What: Jug, Masonic
- Subject: Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
- Who: John Hay, Glass and China Merchant, Greenock (Maker)
- Where: Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock
- Event:
- Description: Masonic jug of black and white transfer-printed earthenware, decorated on the body with masonic emblems which include an anchor, a beehive and a coffin, and inscribed on the base, 19th century
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