Jug, made at Greenock

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This jug was made in the mid 19th century at Thomas Shirley & Co.'s pottery in Greenock.

The jug has a blue transfer-printed 'Saxon' pattern. It is marked 'T.S. & Co'.

Thomas Shirley and Co. took over the pottery at Greenock in the 1840s. It ceased production in the early years of the 20th century.

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• Online ID: 000-100-003-384-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEK 1057
• Date: Mid 19th century
  
• Material: Inscription: T S & Co
  Jug
  
• Dimensions: 185 mm H x 107 mm D
  
• What: Jug
  
• Subject: Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Thomas Shirley, Clyde Pottery, Glasgow (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
  
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• Description: Jug with a blue transfer-printed Saxon pattern, by Thomas Shirley of Clyde Pottery, Glasgow
  
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