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Rare Bridgwood Documentary Jug 1882
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Rare Bridgwood Documentary Jug 1882

19th century
Sold 29 October 2025 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Description

Here we have a rare Victorian Bridgwood & Co Earthenware Documentary jug, 1882, of oval flattened baluster form, on-glaze printed in black with the 'Prizes Won by the Black Dike Mills Band From 1856 to 1882, Grand Total £2011.90', including wins at Skipton, Ilkley, Manchester, Hawes, Huddersfield and Richmond etc etc etc printed 'Opaque Porcelaine' in brown, 9 1/4" high

This is a very rare item and a unique piece of social history.

Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Victorian Ceramic Documentary Jug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132308
Dealers Internal Reference
7890
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Here we have a rare Victorian Bridgwood & Co Earthenware Documentary jug, 1882, of oval flattened baluster form, on-glaze printed in black with the 'Prizes Won by the Black Dike Mills Band From 1856 to 1882, Grand Total £2011.
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90', including wins at Skipton, Ilkley, Manchester, Hawes, Huddersfield and Richmond etc etc etc printed 'Opaque Porcelaine' in brown, 9 1/4" high.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

This is a very rare item and a unique piece of social history.

Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Victorian Ceramic Documentary Jug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1132308
Dealers Internal Ref
7890
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
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A white ceramic jug featuring extensive black transfer-printed text and gilded trim along the rim and handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A white ceramic jug featuring extensive black transfer-printed text and gilded trim along the rim and handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Bridgwood Documentary Jug 1882

Archive II A white ceramic jug featuring extensive black transfer-printed text and gilded trim along the rim and handle. View II
Archive III A white ceramic jug featuring extensive black transfer-printed text and gilded trim along the rim and handle. View III
Archive IV A white ceramic jug featuring extensive black transfer-printed text and gilded trim along the rim and handle. View IV
Archive V A white ceramic jug featuring extensive black transfer-printed text and gilded trim along the rim and handle. View V
Archive VI A white ceramic jug featuring extensive black transfer-printed text and gilded trim along the rim and handle. View VI
Archive VII A white ceramic jug featuring extensive black transfer-printed text and gilded trim along the rim and handle. View VII
Archive VIII A white ceramic jug featuring extensive black transfer-printed text and gilded trim along the rim and handle. View VIII
Archive IX A white ceramic jug featuring extensive black transfer-printed text and gilded trim along the rim and handle. View IX
Archive X A white ceramic jug featuring extensive black transfer-printed text and gilded trim along the rim and handle. View X
Archive XI A white ceramic jug featuring extensive black transfer-printed text and gilded trim along the rim and handle. View XI
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
Location
26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
Verified Since Nov 2021
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Items Sold 664
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Location: 26 Market Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6AA, United Kingdom
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A white ceramic jug featuring extensive black transfer-printed text and gilded trim along the rim and handle.
Rare Bridgwood Documentary Jug 1882
Ref: SA1132308
A white ceramic jug featuring extensive black transfer-printed text and gilded trim along the rim and handle.
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  • ObjectJug
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCeramic, Earthenware
  • ColourWhite, Black
  • MotifsTransfer-printed text, Gilded rim, Scrolled handle
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Victorian documentary pottery features printed inscriptions detailing specific events, achievements, or statistics, serving as historical records of the period.

These pieces were typically crafted from refined earthenware or ironstone, decorated using transfer-printing techniques to apply detailed text and motifs before glazing and firing.

Authentication involves examining the ceramic body, glaze crazing, transfer print clarity, and makers marks on the base to match known manufacturing periods.

Displaying the piece as a standalone sculptural object on a mantelpiece or shelf allows its historic typography and form to contrast with contemporary decor.

Keep antique ceramics out of direct sunlight, clean only with a soft, dry cloth, and avoid soaking or using abrasive detergents to protect the delicate glaze and transfer print.
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