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Two 19th Century Cobalt Blue Pottery Jugs
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

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Two 19th Century Cobalt Blue Pottery Jugs

19th century
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These two mid 19th century tavern jugs are in perfect condition with named and dated gilt decoration. One with lion spout William Richardson Tole Bank 1839 the second A Wilcock 1842. The price is for the two, both formed part of a collection of English pottery.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated these Victorian Cobalt Blue Jugs to the 19th Century.

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SA992087
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Description
These two mid 19th century tavern jugs are in perfect condition with named and dated gilt decoration. One with lion spout William Richardson Tole Bank 1839 the second A Wilcock 1842. The price is for the two, both formed part of a collection of English pottery.
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated these Victorian Cobalt Blue Jugs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA992087
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

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A pair of 19th-century cobalt blue ceramic presentation jugs with hand-painted gold inscriptions and decorative handles.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century cobalt blue ceramic presentation jugs with hand-painted gold inscriptions and decorative handles.

Two 19th Century Cobalt Blue Pottery Jugs

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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Telephone 01777 871 080 or 07850 463 173
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1 - 3 Castlegate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christinekavanagh
Verified Since Jun 2020
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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A pair of 19th-century cobalt blue ceramic presentation jugs with hand-painted gold inscriptions and decorative handles.
Two 19th century cobalt blue pottery jugs
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A pair of 19th-century cobalt blue ceramic presentation jugs with hand-painted gold inscriptions and decorative handles.
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Presentation jugs were commissioned or gifted in 19th-century Britain to commemorate specific individuals, dates, or personal milestones. Typically crafted from earthenware or stoneware, these decorative vessels featured hand-painted lettering and rich glazes, serving as display pieces within domestic settings.

These vessels were manufactured using dense earthenware or stoneware clay bodies. The vivid blue coloration was achieved using a cobalt oxide glaze applied prior to firing, with decorative lettering and accents applied using liquid gold leaf gilding.

Authentic pieces typically demonstrate natural glaze crazing, slight irregularities in hand-painted script, and wear to the unglazed base rim. Additionally, genuine Victorian presentation jugs frequently feature specific year inscriptions alongside sculptural spouts or turned handles.

Cobalt blue ceramics serve as strong visual accents when displayed on a wooden sideboard, mantelpiece, or open shelving. Combining saturated blue glazed pottery with neutral backdrop tones or natural wood furniture creates a balanced, curated aesthetic.

Clean surface dust using a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid soaking the items or applying abrasive detergents, as harsh chemical cleaning products can strip or degrade historic gilding and cold-painted detailing.
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