Jug

Pratt ware jug with moulded decoration in relief, coloured blue, ochre, brown and green. On both sides a three-quarter length figure in cloak and hat, left hand on hip, his right holding a speaking trumpet. Single-masted ships are placed to his left and right, and dolphin heads appear in the sea below. On one side only, is a scroll inscribed: 'LORD JARVIS' John Jervis, Earl St Vincent (1735-1823). The neck and base of the jug have moulded leaf decoration painted blue and ochre. There is a moulded border of guns and spearheads below the neck.

Object Details

ID: AAA5110
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Jug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
People: Jervis, John
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 35 x 120 x 90 mm