Staffordshire saltglaze stoneware pottery bear jug English mid 18th century

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£4400

Dated: 1750 English

This stoneware saltglaze bear jug is from the mid-18th century period. The figure is naively modeled and decorated with shredding, known as "grog," representing the fur. The eyes, paws, and collar are decorated with enamel brown crosses and dots. The head is removable and can be used as a cup. Various versions of this theme were produced in Nottingham and Staffordshire in the 18th century. The " sport of Bear baiting" was popular from Elizabethan times until finally, and thankfully, it was banned in the early 19th century by an Act of Parliament. These jugs are of historical, social significance and are rare examples of English folk art.

Dimensions: 9.5 inches high

Current Condition: Professionally restored at the collar and leg invisibly re-attached

Literature: Page 115 a similar figure from the Harriet Carlton Goldweitz collection is illustrated in White Glazed Stoneware of the British Isles by Diana Edwards and Rodney Hampson, published by The Antique Collectors Club.

£4400    $5940

Description

This stoneware saltglaze bear jug is from the mid-18th century period. The figure is naively modeled and decorated with shredding, known as “grog,” representing the fur. The eyes, paws, and collar are decorated with enamel brown crosses and dots. The head is removable and can be used as a cup.

Various versions of this theme were produced in Nottingham and Staffordshire in the 18th century. The ” sport of Bear baiting” was popular from Elizabethan times until finally, and thankfully, it was banned in the early 19th century by an Act of Parliament.

These jugs are of historical, social significance and are rare examples of English folk art.

Additional information

Dimensions 9.5 in