Antique English Neoclassical Lidded Jug by Samuel Alcock, 1850s

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An antique English earthenware jug with a hinged lid, made by Samuel Alcock & Co., Burslem, Staffordshire, circa 1850. Its … Read more An antique English earthenware jug with a hinged lid, made by Samuel Alcock & Co., Burslem, Staffordshire, circa 1850. Its Greek Revival decoration depicts "The Nuptials of Paris and Helen", framed by palmettes, Greek key borders and gilding. Moulded classical masks accent the handle and pouring lip, while the metal cover carries foliate ornament and a white thumbpiece button. The glazed base bears "3" above "6718" in gilt. Alcock's wares were represented at the Great Exhibition of 1851, and related classical ceramics are held by the V&A and Museums Victoria. The mythological subject gives this jug particular interest for collectors of Victorian neoclassical ceramics.

Dimensions: Height 24 cm; width 16 cm; diameter 13.5 cm. Weight 879 g.

Condition: The metal collar supporting the lid is cracked and loose, with adhesive residue from an earlier attempt to secure it. Overall in excellent antique condition.
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