Exceptionally rare Buckland Pottery documentary harvest jug named and dated 1759 .

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£5750

Dated: 1759 Tring Buckinghamshire England

This exceptional rare large-sized earthenware harvest jug was made at Buckland Common with a brown-manganese glaze. The jug is inscribed with the name, date, and town " William Hanshall 1759 Tring ". The body is also inscribed with the number 6. Finally, the terminal of the handle is decorated with three strong finger indentations applied by the potter. Interestingly, two similar examples are preserved in the British prime ministers' home at Chequers, close to the former Buckland Common Potteries.

Dimensions: 12 inches high

Current Condition: Professional restoration at the top rim

Provenance: Private Collection Wiltshire

Literature: Chapter 2 Red Clay Ware in English Pottery and Porcelain by Geoffrey Wills.

£5750    $7762

Description

This exceptional rare large-sized earthenware harvest jug was made at Buckland Common with a brown-manganese glaze. The jug is inscribed with the name, date, and town ” William Hanshall 1759 Tring “.
The body is also inscribed with the number 6. Finally, the terminal of the handle is decorated with three strong finger indentations applied by the potter. Interestingly, two similar examples are preserved in the British prime ministers’ home at Chequers, close to the former Buckland Common Potteries.

Additional information

Dimensions 12 in