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This unmarked glazed earthenware jug is similar to pottery made by the Cumnock Pottery in Ayrshire. It was probably made in Torquay and dates from the second half of the 19th century.

The jug has a very short neck and a plain loop handle. The main part of the exterior is cream glazed, incised on one side with the inscription 'Straucht frae/the Coo'.

A pottery was originally established in Cumnock by James Taylor in 1792. In the second half of the 19th century it became well known for its 'couthy' motto ware.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-897-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEK 616
• Date: 1850 - 1900
  Second half of the 19th century
  
• Material: Inscription: Straight frae / the Coo
  
• Dimensions: 70 mm H x 40 mm D (base) x 38 mm D (rim)
  
• What:
• Subject: Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Cumnock (Imitation Cumnock ware)
  
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• Event:
• Description: Cream and brown glazed imitation Cumnock ware jug, with straight sides, a circular base, a very short neck and a plain loop handle, with an inscription on one side, 1850 - 1900
  
• References:
  • Quail, G. The Cumnock Pottery. Ayrshire Archaeological & Natural History Society: 1993. 
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