A PEWTER HALF-GALLON LIDLESS PEWTER ALE JUG

A PEWTER HALF-GALLON LIDLESS PEWTER ALE JUG

LONDON, C.1790

touchmark of Henry & Richard Joseph, London, (fl. c.1785-92) inside base, absence of capacity and verification marks indicate this jug was a domestic rather than tavern item, made lidless as indicated by the 'blind' hinge lug, the spout with a decorative 'tear drop' below applied at the time of manufacture

90.2 fl oz. 21.9cm high

Provenance

The Carl Ricketts Collection of Pewter.