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A Maypole Dairy Jug C1880
Mike Melody Antiques
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A Maypole Dairy Jug C1880

19th century
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A 19thc stoneware jug displaying the name maypole dairy

In great condition ( 1 small chip pic3)it measures 15cms h and 18cms wide.

Dating from the late 19thc these jugs in this condition are hard to find .

Uk.postage included

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Victorian Stoneware Dairy Crock to the 1880s.

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Description
A 19thc stoneware jug displaying the name maypole dairy

In great condition ( 1 small chip pic3)it measures 15cms h and 18cms wide.

Dating from the late 19thc these jugs in this condition are hard to find .

Uk.postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Victorian Stoneware Dairy Crock to the 1880s.

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SA1219837
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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A Victorian cream stoneware dairy crock featuring a brown glazed rim and black transfer-printed Maypole Dairy lettering and illustration.
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Archive I A Victorian cream stoneware dairy crock featuring a brown glazed rim and black transfer-printed Maypole Dairy lettering and illustration.

A MAYPOLE DAIRY JUG C1880

Archive II A Victorian cream stoneware dairy crock featuring a brown glazed rim and black transfer-printed Maypole Dairy lettering and illustration. View II
Archive III A Victorian cream stoneware dairy crock featuring a brown glazed rim and black transfer-printed Maypole Dairy lettering and illustration. View III
Archive IV A Victorian cream stoneware dairy crock featuring a brown glazed rim and black transfer-printed Maypole Dairy lettering and illustration. View IV
Archive V A Victorian cream stoneware dairy crock featuring a brown glazed rim and black transfer-printed Maypole Dairy lettering and illustration. View V
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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
Telephone 07534 226563
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
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Mike Melody Antiques
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A Victorian cream stoneware dairy crock featuring a brown glazed rim and black transfer-printed Maypole Dairy lettering and illustration.
A MAYPOLE DAIRY JUG C1880
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A Victorian cream stoneware dairy crock featuring a brown glazed rim and black transfer-printed Maypole Dairy lettering and illustration.
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During the late 19th century, commercial dairies utilised dense earthenware and stoneware containers for storing, transporting, and retailing dairy goods such as butter, milk, and cream. These utilitarian vessels frequently featured printed brand names and local trade marks, reflecting the rise of modern food distribution during the Industrial Revolution.

Traditional dairy crocks were kiln-fired from heavy stoneware clay. They were often finished with liquid slip glazes, such as a dark brown salt glaze or iron dip around the upper rim and a smooth cream Bristol glaze across the body to resist moisture and bacterial growth.

Authentic period pieces exhibit heavy, dense pottery construction, crisp transfer-printed black graphics beneath the glaze, and natural wear patterns along the unglazed base. Slight manufacturing irregularities, such as firing lines, glaze pops, and subtle colour variations in the glaze, are consistent with period production methods.

An antique stoneware crock serves effectively as a countertop utensil jar, a focal vase for dried florals, or a decorative accent on kitchen open shelving. Placing dense ceramic vessels on timber countertops or within minimalist schemes introduces tactile texture and historical interest.

Clean stoneware vessels gently using warm water and a mild dishwashing liquid. Avoid abrasive scouring pads, harsh chemical treatments, or dishwasher cycles, which can damage original glazes or discolour fine craze lines within the ceramic.
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