A large stoneware pottery jug with a salt glazed finish and deep relief decoration, registered in 1842 by Ridgway and designed by Charles Meigh & Co in Hanley, Staffordshire, England.
There are 8 apostle figures standing in 8 Gothic arches surrounding the jug.
Gothic revival style jug measures 10-1/4″ high by 10-1/4″ wide.
Charles Meigh’s first relief molded jug was made in 1835 and his “Apostle” jug is the most famous and popular.
An elaborate tin replacement handle mimics the original handle form.
This intact jug shows the original handle design. I’d say the tinsmith did a spectacular job recreating the broken handle with his similarly shaped and detailed replacement.
Photo courtesy of Victoria & Albert Museum
Tags: English, metal handle, Staffordshire, stoneware
I have a vase marked Hanley, 1842,it has an E at the top and a 6 at the bottom.Is this an original? Would like some information on this, thank you
I have a jug very similar to the one in the pictures.The one I have has no marking, and it look like someone added a pick color, maybe I can send you some pictures of the one I have. I also saw another one for sale on the Internet. I will put the web address above, look under Pitchers, page 2.
I have a jug exactly like the one in the picture, but mine must be a remake. It is gray with bright red on the inside. On the bottom of the jug it reads ” Grand Bend Ceramics ” which is in Ontario, Canada. I have searched but can’t even find a Grand Bend Ceramics anywhere. Do you have any info on this ? Thanks, Linda