(1756/7–1822) who was an English painter, illustrator and etcher of animals, hunting, horse-racing and landscape scenes.

 

" /> Printed British Pottery & Porcelain | Jug
collection of Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent

Additional Image:

Reverse with sportsman at the edge of a reed bed.

 

Inscription on the front of the jug.  Perhaps the name should read Saml Griffiths as Griffitts is an unusual surname rarely found.

 

Shape Type: Miscellaneous

Pattern Type: Genre Scenes

Date: 1817

Dimensions:

  • Height: 7.09 in (18.00 cm)

Maker: Unknown

Description:

Bone china jug with black prints of English sporting scenes.  On one side is a huntsman dismounted and leaning on his horse surrounded by his pack of hounds. On the reverse is a huntsman accompanied by two dogs, he is in a reed bed and shooting at a bird taking flight. There are gilt painted bands at the rim and handle and a leaf...


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