Jug

Pratt ware jug moulded in relief to the right of the handle with a three-quarter length figure of Admiral of the Fleet, John Jervis, Earl St Vincent (1735-1823), holding a speaking trumpet in his right hand. He wears a blue coat, orange cloak, brown hat and yellow breeches. There are ships with brown hulls to the left and right and two dolphin heads in a green sea. The other side is similar, with a scroll inscribed 'LORD JARVIS' (sic). Naval trophies are shown above. The neck and base of the jug are moulded with leaves, which are painted green and orange on the neck. The jug has a brown rim.

Object Details

ID: AAA4413
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Jug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: After 1797
People: Jervis, John
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 155 x 145 x 110 mm