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Earthenware jug

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Made in Glasgow

Postcard of Earthenware jug.
000-100-047-039-C
© National Museums Scotland

Earthenware jug

This glazed earthenware jug was made in 1862 by Glasgow potters J. and M.P. Bell.

The jug has a bulbous body and moulded decoration. It is inscribed 'Walter Duncan Born Octbr 4th 1849 Presented By J. Smith. 8th May 1862'.

John and Matthew Perston Bell's company became one of the biggest and best-known potteries in Scotland. In production by 1842, the Glasgow Pottery, or 'Bells' as it was more commonly known, made a wide range of wares.


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Online ID: 000-100-047-039-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1992.1815
Date: 1862
Material: Earthenware, glazed; bulbous body. Inscription: WALTER DUNCAN / BORN OCTbr 4th / 1849 / PRESENTED BY / J. SMITH. / 8th MAY / 1862
Dimensions: 236 mm H x 165 mm W x 145 mm D
What: Jug
Subject:
Who: J. and M.P. Bell and Co., Glasgow Pottery, Glasgow (Maker)
J. Smith (Presenter)
Walter Duncan (Owner)
Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow (Glasgow Pottery)
Event:
Description: Glazed earthenware jug with bulbous body and moulded decoration, by J. and M.P. Bell and Co., Glasgow Pottery, inscribed `Walter Duncan Born Octbr 4th 1849 Presented By J. Smith. 8th May 1862'
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