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Jug (Portland jug or Portland vase pitcher)
Wedgwood - Etruria Works
1846-1900
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Wedgwood - Etruria Works (Maker)
Place of Origin
Etruria; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Stoneware (jasperware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1968.0176
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Miss Gertrude Brinckle
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Object Number
1968.0176
Object Name
Jug (Portland jug or Portland vase pitcher)
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Wedgwood - Etruria Works (Maker)
Place of Origin
Etruria; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1846-1900
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Impressed: "WEDGWOOD" and "N" and "v"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Stoneware (jasperware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Mold-applied
- Dipped
Dimensions (inches)
9.016 (H) x 7.043 (L) x 6.217 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
22.9 (H) x 17.89 (L) x 15.79 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Adams, Elizabeth Bryding. 1992 The Dwight and Lucille Beeson Wedgwood Collection at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
• The Portland Vase and Wedgwood: pp. 141- 146Book: Henrywood, R. K. 1997 An Illustrated Guide to British Jugs.
• Alcock factory version of similar jug, in white Parian ware with lavendar ground: p. 140, pl. 400, with black-printed royal arms mark with maker's name and model number "118". C. 1845Book: Butler, Robin. 2009 Great British Wine Accessories 1550-1900.
• Silver-gilt copies (as wine coolers) of Portland Vase, by Phillip Rundell, 1820-23: p. 83, no. 5/12. (See Notes)