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Jug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1886

GUSN

GUSN-32757

Description

Circular base, the band of which is gold, whole body bends and turns up to deeply scalloped rim and mouth; second gold band runs around upper half of body; gold strapwork handle; painted yellow with all-over gold "vermicelli" decoration.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jugs (vessels)
painting (coating)
porcelain
Aesthetic Movement
Jug, Food Storage
Jug, Food Storage

Inscription

Covington Brothers (on banner above:) Worcester mark for 1886, various decorators' marks and impressions

Maker

Worcester Royal Porcelain Co., Ltd. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Worcester, England

Dimensions

8 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Frances L. Chace

Accession Number

1929.878

Related Items

Title Jug Accession Number 1929.879

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