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Large Mountford Staffordshire Marriage Jug 1839
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Large Mountford Staffordshire Marriage Jug 1839

19th century
Description

Not only is this LARGE EARLY VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE MARRIAGE JUG beautifully painted in GILT with the names and date of the marriage, but also comes with a certified copy of the MARRiAGE CERTIFICATE.

The JUG, which is decorated with a transfer print of a pretty Regency Chintz Pattern, bears the names of G & H MOUNTFORD and the date Sept 27 1839 in gilt beneath the lip.

The Marriage Certificate confirms that George Mountford and Harriet Worthington were married in Keele, Staffordshire in September 1839.

The JUG holds over 5 pints of liquid.

The condition is good. There are no cracks, chips or restoration.

A wonderful piece of Staffordshire Potteries history.

Height: 9 inches (23 cm)

Express Delivery within Mainland UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Ceramic Marriage Jug to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 07423984
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-195 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Gilt presentation inscription under the spout: dated 27 September 1839.
Octagonal faceted body: earthenware shape favoured in the late 1830s.
Sheet transfer print with hand enamelling: multi-colour method used from the 1830s.
Moulded shell beneath the lip: early Victorian relief detail.
Unglazed standing rim: natural discolouration from prolonged domestic show.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA917712
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Description
Not only is this LARGE EARLY VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE MARRIAGE JUG beautifully painted in GILT with the names and date of the marriage, but also comes with a certified copy of the MARRiAGE CERTIFICATE.
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The JUG, which is decorated with a transfer print of a pretty Regency Chintz Pattern, bears the names of G & H MOUNTFORD and the date Sept 27 1839 in gilt beneath the lip.
Shaun King Antiques
fig 1. An octagonal white ceramic jug with colourful floral transferware, a moulded gilt shell detail, and handwritten gold lettering dated September 27 1839.
fig 1. Large Mountford Staffordshire Marriage Jug 1839

The Marriage Certificate confirms that George Mountford and Harriet Worthington were married in Keele, Staffordshire in September 1839.

The JUG holds over 5 pints of liquid.

The condition is good. There are no cracks, chips or restoration.

A wonderful piece of Staffordshire Potteries history.

Height: 9 inches (23 cm)

Express Delivery within Mainland UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Ceramic Marriage Jug to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 07423984
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-195 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Gilt presentation inscription under the spout: dated 27 September 1839.
Octagonal faceted body: earthenware shape favoured in the late 1830s.
Sheet transfer print with hand enamelling: multi-colour method used from the 1830s.
Moulded shell beneath the lip: early Victorian relief detail.
Unglazed standing rim: natural discolouration from prolonged domestic show.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA917712
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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An octagonal white ceramic jug with colourful floral transferware, a moulded gilt shell detail, and handwritten gold lettering dated September 27 1839.
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Archive I An octagonal white ceramic jug with colourful floral transferware, a moulded gilt shell detail, and handwritten gold lettering dated September 27 1839.

Large Mountford Staffordshire Marriage Jug 1839

Archive II An octagonal white ceramic jug with colourful floral transferware, a moulded gilt shell detail, and handwritten gold lettering dated September 27 1839. View II
Archive III An octagonal white ceramic jug with colourful floral transferware, a moulded gilt shell detail, and handwritten gold lettering dated September 27 1839. View III
Archive IV An octagonal white ceramic jug with colourful floral transferware, a moulded gilt shell detail, and handwritten gold lettering dated September 27 1839. View IV
Archive V An octagonal white ceramic jug with colourful floral transferware, a moulded gilt shell detail, and handwritten gold lettering dated September 27 1839. View V
Archive VI An octagonal white ceramic jug with colourful floral transferware, a moulded gilt shell detail, and handwritten gold lettering dated September 27 1839. View VI
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An octagonal white ceramic jug with colourful floral transferware, a moulded gilt shell detail, and handwritten gold lettering dated September 27 1839.
LARGE MOUNTFORD STAFFORDSHIRE MARRIAGE JUG 1839
Ref: SA917712
An octagonal white ceramic jug with colourful floral transferware, a moulded gilt shell detail, and handwritten gold lettering dated September 27 1839.
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  • ObjectPitchers & Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze, Gold Gilt
  • ColourWhite, Multicolour, Gold
  • MotifsMoulded shell relief, floral transfer print, gilded calligraphy, octagonal form
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This large early Victorian Staffordshire marriage jug comes in an octagonal form made from white earthenware with a glossy glaze. The body carries a multicolour floral transfer print alongside a moulded shell relief beneath the spout, complemented by gilded calligraphy reading G & H Mountford and the date September 27 1839. A certified copy of the marriage certificate confirms the union of George Mountford and Harriet Worthington in Staffordshire in 1839. The piece measures 23 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 20 cm deep, and holds over 5 pints of liquid. In a modern home, this jug suits placement on a sideboard top in a dining room or living space as a decorative display object. The design brings English country house character to interior schemes, offering a conversational display of regional pottery history. The surface remains free from cracks, chips, or restoration, maintaining a clean presentation for collectors of 19th-century ceramics.

FAQs

Marriage jugs, also known as presentation jugs, were custom-commissioned ceramic vessels created in 19th-century Staffordshire to commemorate weddings or anniversaries, often featuring personalised names and dates.

These vessels were typically crafted from earthenware or ironstone, decorated using transfer printing techniques combined with hand-applied enamel details and gilded flourishes.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-painted gilt inscriptions, period-appropriate glaze crazing, natural wear to the base, and characteristic early Victorian floral transfer prints.

Displaying the jug on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or kitchen dresser adds historic texture, serving as a standalone decorative accent or a vessel for dried botanical displays.

Clean gently by hand using lukewarm water and a mild detergent with a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive sponges, harsh chemicals, or submersion that could damage gilt details.
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