Nottingham Pottery stoneware salt-glazed puzzle jug 18th century period England.

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£2250

Dated: 1775 Nottingham England

The stoneware salt-glazed puzzle jug was made at the Nottingham pottery in the 18th century. The jug has a classic lustrous brown glaze and has three spouts, a hollow handle, and a band of small holes around the shoulder. Nottingham's wares are very distinctive, with deep shiny, lustrous metallic glaze on finely produced pots with a simple but elegantly understated design and features. The wares found a ready home market with strong exports to the Eastern seaboard of America. Examples are located in major private collections and international museums.

Dimensions: 7 inches high

Current Condition: Fine clean unrestored condition.

Literature: Nottingham Salt-Glazed Stoneware 1690-1800, Henstock, Hildyard, and Wood, published by the Nottingham City Museums and Galleries.

£2250    $3037

Description

The stoneware salt-glazed puzzle jug was made at the Nottingham pottery in the 18th century. The jug has a classic lustrous brown glaze and has three spouts, a hollow handle, and a band of small holes around the shoulder. Nottingham’s wares are very distinctive, with deep shiny, lustrous metallic glaze on finely produced pots with a simple but elegantly understated design and features. The wares found a ready home market with strong exports to the Eastern seaboard of America. Examples are located in major private collections and international museums.

Additional information

Dimensions 7 in