I love finding sets with matching inventive repairs, such as these three English jugs found together in Maine.
The largest jug is 6-1/2″ tall and has blue bands and earthworm decoration, made from slip.
There is an elegantly shaped tin replacement handle with straps, showing remains of the original broken handle.
The middle jug is 5-3/4″ high with a bold design of blue and green bands.
The crimped tin strap at the top front of the jug has corroded.
The smallest blue striped jug is 5″ high.
A flimsy tin replacement handle is now bent and rusting.
This almost identical jug is intact without the abuse of my trio.
Photo courtesy of Louwers Antiques
Tags: blue & white, English, metal handle, pottery