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Porcelain jug made at Newbiggin, near Musselburgh, East Llothian

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Postcard of Porcelain jug made at Newbiggin, near Musselburgh, East Llothian.
000-100-045-535-C
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Porcelain jug made at Newbiggin, near Musselburgh, East Llothian

This soft paste porcelain jug was made by William Reid's pottery at Newbiggin near Musselburgh in East Lothian. It was possibly produced as a special commemorative piece and is one of the most important examples of Reid's work.

The jug has a bulbous body bearing the arms and motto of the town of Musselburgh. The base is painted with 'Wm. Reid/ May 14 1882'.

Reid established a pottery at Newbiggin near Musselburgh at the beginning of the 19th century. He ran it until his death in 1835. After several changes of ownership, the pottery finally closed in 1928.


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Online ID: 000-100-045-535-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1936.278
Date: 1822
Dated 1822
Material: Earthenware. Inscription: Body: Arms and motto Honesty of the town of Musselburgh / base: WM. REID MAY 14 1822
Dimensions: 192 mm H x 238 mm max L x 127 mm base D
What: Jug
Subject:
Who: William Reid
Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Musselburgh
Event:
Description: Cream-glazed earthenware jug with a bulbous body bearing the arms and motto of the town of Musselburgh, with the legend 'Wm. Reid May 14 1822' in red on the base
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