A Sussex pottery leadglaze tobacco jar dated 23rd February 1811

A Sussex pottery leadglaze tobacco jar dated 23rd February 1811, the cylindrical body decorated in a treacle glaze with yellow star garlands, inscribed 'J. Smith Catsfield Feb*23*1811', the cover lacking, 16.7cm.

Catsfield is a village in the Rother district of East Sussex, close to Battle. There were several branches of the Smith family living in the village in the early 19th century.