Crimean War Jug
I have for sale an extremely rare relief molded jug by the Sandford Pottery in Wareham, Dorset. The jug was designed to honor the contributions of volunteers during the Crimean War []. The sides of the jug are decorated with a procession of a soldier,a sailor, a marine, and a Scots Highlander, under the lips is a representation of a young Queen Victoria. Above the foot is impressed '' OUR ARMY AND NAVY AND BRAVE VOLUNTEERS''. The coloring is very rich and the majolica glaze is very deep and glossy. The design was registered on September . Sandford Pottery was only a small firm, and only produced three relief molded jugs. The jug is listed in '' Relief Molded Jugs '' by R.K. Henry Wood. This example is in pristine condition, no chips or cracks, no damage. The jug is just under 10 and a half inches tall, Read more