Antique Miniature Jug Chetham & Woolley Putto and Dogs Design Staffordshire England

This wonderfully decorative miniature jug was produced by Chetham and Woolley who began producing this new semi transparent stoneware body in their Staffordshire, England factory from 1793 to 1821. Known and well respected for the quality and crispness of their sprigged designs, we guarantee that you will adore this item.

This wee jug was made during the Regency period, circa 1810 to 1815. The sweet jug is of miniature proportions just perfect for holding your spring floral posy! The little jug is so finely potted, crisply sprigged and so light to pick up. It is an absolute darling, one of a pair each sold separately...see last images for display ideas!!

This small jug features classical scenes with engine turned design towards the base. Gorgeous thumb piece and acanthus leaf designed pouring lip. We see a putto wearing a hat and holding a dove in one hand, birds nest on the other hand at his feet a loyal dog. The scene under the lip features a classically inspired allegory of women emptying a cornucopia filled with fruits/flowers. One of the ladies is sat on a bail of packed and tied cotton, an anchor can be seen at her side. This is an allegory for Industry/Plenty/Hope. The third scene depicts a little clothed boy playing with his dog. Some of these child subjects were made popular in the 1780s by Josiah Wedgwood for his Jasperware creations. In particular the work of one of his most popular designers Lady Elizabeth Templetown(1747-1823) a well connected lady who specialized in designing studies of children at work or play.

Reference: Registration number 2000,0111.1 in the British Museum’s online collection.

Measuring: Width including handle 3.5 inch (9 cm) by height 3 inch (7.5 cm).

Condition: Very good, manufacturing firing/drying line across ladies body.

ITEM ID:13991