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Victorian Bristol Blue Water Jug C1880
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Victorian Bristol Blue Water Jug C1880

19th century
Description

Technical Description

A 19th-century bristol blue glass water jug. It has a poring section to the front with rib moulding around the rim and an applied handle which has a raspberry prunt at the base. Polished pontil.

We are all familiar with Bristol blue wine glasses and decanters, however, finding a 19th-century water jug is a rare occurrence and we have only had one in the last 3 years.

Date & Origin

England, c1880. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 14cm DiameterBowl : 8.6cm

Historical Relevance

Handcrafted around the time the Natural History Museum was opened in London on the 18th of April 1881.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA916325
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2022062904
Description
Technical Description

A 19th-century bristol blue glass water jug.

It has a poring section to the front with rib moulding around the rim and an applied handle which has a raspberry prunt at the base.
Exhibit Antiques

Polished pontil.

fig 1. Victorian Bristol Blue Water Jug c1880
fig 1. Victorian Bristol Blue Water Jug C1880

We are all familiar with Bristol blue wine glasses and decanters, however, finding a 19th-century water jug is a rare occurrence and we have only had one in the last 3 years.

Date & Origin

England, c1880. Period of Victoria.

fig 2. Victorian Bristol Blue Water Jug c1880
fig 2. Victorian Bristol Blue Water Jug C1880

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 14cm DiameterBowl : 8.6cm

Historical Relevance

Handcrafted around the time the Natural History Museum was opened in London on the 18th of April 1881.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA916325
Dealers Internal Ref
2022062904
Exhibit Antiques
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Victorian Bristol Blue Water Jug c1880
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