Shape Type: Miscellaneous

Pattern Type: Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes

Date: 1874-1890

Dimensions:

  • Height: 7.50 in (19.05 cm)

Maker: George Jones

Maker's Mark:

Impressed

Description:

A set of four earthenware spirit jugs printed in dark blue with the Standard Willow pattern.  It appears to be a compiled set as two have double borders on the base, and two have single borders.  There is some slight variation in color as well.  They have old hand-made corks, but not the originals.  One of the jugs has an impressed George Jones mark.  The blue printed letters indicate what each jug would have contained:  G=Gin, R=Rum, SW=Scotch Whiskey, and B=Brandy. 

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