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Large Staffordshire Admiral Lord Nelson Water Jug
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Large Staffordshire Admiral Lord Nelson Water Jug

1900 - 1920
Description

This Large Staffordshire ADMIRAL LORD NELSON WATER JUG dates from circa 1900 and was probably made to mark an important date in Nelson’s history.

There is good definition to his face.

The condition is good with no cracks, chips or restoration.

Height: 10.25 inches (26 cm)

Express delivery within Mainland UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Delivery on request.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Lord Nelson Jug to the 1900s.

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SA1137587
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Description
This Large Staffordshire ADMIRAL LORD NELSON WATER JUG dates from circa 1900 and was probably made to mark an important date in Nelson’s history.

There is good definition to his face.

The condition is good with no cracks, chips or restoration.

Height: 10.25 inches (26 cm)

Express delivery within Mainland UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Delivery on request.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Lord Nelson Jug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137587
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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An antique Staffordshire ceramic portrait jug shaped as a bust of Admiral Lord Nelson wearing a bicorne hat and a uniform decorated with sash and medals.
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Archive I An antique Staffordshire ceramic portrait jug shaped as a bust of Admiral Lord Nelson wearing a bicorne hat and a uniform decorated with sash and medals.

Large Staffordshire Admiral Lord Nelson Water Jug

Archive II An antique Staffordshire ceramic portrait jug shaped as a bust of Admiral Lord Nelson wearing a bicorne hat and a uniform decorated with sash and medals. View II
Archive III An antique Staffordshire ceramic portrait jug shaped as a bust of Admiral Lord Nelson wearing a bicorne hat and a uniform decorated with sash and medals. View III
Archive IV An antique Staffordshire ceramic portrait jug shaped as a bust of Admiral Lord Nelson wearing a bicorne hat and a uniform decorated with sash and medals. View IV
Archive V An antique Staffordshire ceramic portrait jug shaped as a bust of Admiral Lord Nelson wearing a bicorne hat and a uniform decorated with sash and medals. View V
Archive VI An antique Staffordshire ceramic portrait jug shaped as a bust of Admiral Lord Nelson wearing a bicorne hat and a uniform decorated with sash and medals. View VI
Archive VII An antique Staffordshire ceramic portrait jug shaped as a bust of Admiral Lord Nelson wearing a bicorne hat and a uniform decorated with sash and medals. View VII
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An antique Staffordshire ceramic portrait jug shaped as a bust of Admiral Lord Nelson wearing a bicorne hat and a uniform decorated with sash and medals.
LARGE STAFFORDSHIRE ADMIRAL LORD NELSON WATER JUG
Ref: SA1137587
An antique Staffordshire ceramic portrait jug shaped as a bust of Admiral Lord Nelson wearing a bicorne hat and a uniform decorated with sash and medals.
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  • ObjectCharacter Jugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze, Enamel
  • ColourWhite and Orange
  • MotifsPortrait bust, Bicorne hat, Epaulettes and medals, Gilt decoration
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This Staffordshire earthenware water jug takes the form of a portrait bust of Admiral Lord Nelson, dating from circa 1900 in the Victorian style. The piece has a white glazed finish highlighted with orange enamel and gilt decoration along the bicorne hat, epaulettes, sash, and multiple medals on the uniform. Moulded details define the facial features, uniform, and a decorative base band with crossed weapons. The dimensions measure 26 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 14 cm deep. Placement suits a gentleman's library or study, where the jug functions as a decorative display object on a sideboard top. The earthenware construction provides a sturdy structure suitable for everyday interior placement in a domestic setting. The portrait design integrates well with traditional tabletop collections or historical displays.

FAQs

Staffordshire portrait jugs are ceramic vessels produced in England, typically depicting historical, military, or royal figures in relief or full-bust form.

These pieces were typically mould-cast from earthenware, finished with a clear glaze, and detailed using hand-painted enamel colours and gilt application.

Authentic nineteenth-century Staffordshire items often display visible seam lines from two-part moulds, light glaze crazing, hand-applied enamel decoration, and an unglazed or partially glazed base.

A historical portrait jug functions well as a decorative focal point on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or bookshelf when displayed alongside contemporary glassware or structured foliage.

Clean gently using lukewarm water and a mild detergent with a soft cloth, taking care to avoid abrasive materials or prolonged soaking, which can damage overglaze gilding and enamels.
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