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Stoneware Jug

19th century
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A Queen Victoria 1897 Diamond Jubilee commemorative stoneware jug in the form of a leather jug. John Mortlock & Co .

Physical Dimensions
Height
23.5cm (9.25")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
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Deva Antiques has dated this Victorian Stoneware Commemorative Jug to the Victorian era.

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SA1232936
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Description
A Queen Victoria 1897 Diamond Jubilee commemorative stoneware jug in the form of a leather jug. John Mortlock & Co .
Height
23.5cm (9.25")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Victorian Stoneware Commemorative Jug to the Victorian era.

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SA1232936
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Sw1
Deva Antiques
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A late nineteenth-century two-tone stoneware jug featuring a rich brown glazed neck, a cream body, and a black transfer-printed portrait commemorating Queen Victoria.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century two-tone stoneware jug featuring a rich brown glazed neck, a cream body, and a black transfer-printed portrait commemorating Queen Victoria.

Stoneware Jug

Archive II A late nineteenth-century two-tone stoneware jug featuring a rich brown glazed neck, a cream body, and a black transfer-printed portrait commemorating Queen Victoria. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century two-tone stoneware jug featuring a rich brown glazed neck, a cream body, and a black transfer-printed portrait commemorating Queen Victoria. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century two-tone stoneware jug featuring a rich brown glazed neck, a cream body, and a black transfer-printed portrait commemorating Queen Victoria. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century two-tone stoneware jug featuring a rich brown glazed neck, a cream body, and a black transfer-printed portrait commemorating Queen Victoria. View V
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Deva Antiques
Telephone 01252 843538
Location
High Street
Hartley Wintney
Hampshire
RG27 8NY
United Kingdom
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A late nineteenth-century two-tone stoneware jug featuring a rich brown glazed neck, a cream body, and a black transfer-printed portrait commemorating Queen Victoria.
Stoneware jug
Ref: SA1232936
A late nineteenth-century two-tone stoneware jug featuring a rich brown glazed neck, a cream body, and a black transfer-printed portrait commemorating Queen Victoria.
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  • ObjectJugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialStoneware, Glaze
  • ColourBrown and Buff
  • MotifsTwo-tone glaze, Transfer-printed portraits, Strap handle, Poured spout
  • SizeH 23.5 cm (9 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This Victorian stoneware jug stands as a commemorative piece celebrating the 1897 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Produced by John Mortlock & Co, the vessel takes the form of a traditional leather jug with a curved strap handle and a poured spout. The upper neck and rim display a rich brown glaze, contrasting with the lighter buff body below. A detailed black transfer-printed design adorns the front, depicting royal portraits flanked by flags and regalia, accompanied by the inscription reading "The Pillar of a People's Hope, The Centre of a World's Desire." Measuring 23.5 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 17 cm deep, the jug rests securely on a flared circular base. Positioned on a sideboard top, this piece fits naturally into an English Country House interior scheme. The ceramic construction provides durability, while the classic two-tone glazed finish adds traditional character to a room display. Collectors of British royal memorabilia or nineteenth-century ceramics will find this item suited for integration into a decorative cabinet or as a display accent within living spaces and dining areas.

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Victorian commemorative stoneware refers to heavy ceramic pottery produced during the nineteenth century to mark national milestones, such as royal jubilees or political events. These pieces combined functional utilitarian forms with decorative transfer-printed imagery or embossed detailing.

Two-tone stoneware jugs were crafted from dense clay fired at high temperatures. The distinct dual colouring was achieved by dipping the upper portion of the vessel into an iron-rich glaze, leaving the lower portion coated in a lighter slip or distinct secondary glaze.

Authentic late nineteenth-century commemorative pottery typically displays specific historical dates, makers marks, or transfer-printed portraiture related to historical figures. The ceramic body often shows subtle firing imperfections, age-related wear around the rim or base, and characteristic fine wear under the glaze.

Antique stoneware jugs can be styled as standalone decorative accents on open kitchen shelving, console tables, or sideboards. They also serve as functional vessels for dried florals or foliage, providing textural contrast against clean modern surfaces.

To clean antique stoneware pottery, wash gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap while avoiding harsh abrasive pads. Do not submerge pieces with unglazed bases for extended periods, and ensure the vessel dries completely to prevent moisture retention.
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