by the Sandford Pottery in Wareham, Dorset
The jug was designed to honor the contributions of volunteers during the Crimean War [1853 -1856] .
The sides of the jug are decorated with a procession of a soldier, a sailor, a marine, and a Scotish Highlander, under the lips is a representation of 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 28 , 1860.
Sandford Pottery was only a small firm, and only produced three relief molded jugs. The jug is listed in '' Relief Molded Jugs 1820 -1900'' by R.K. Henry Wood.
This example is in very good condition , no chips or cracks, no damage.
très bon état
très rare
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