Jug

An earthenware jug with an ovoid body and purple lustre borders. Each side is transfer-printed in lilac with a ship under sail, a gun and standards forming a decorative base to the sea. 'Alexander' is printed below the ship portraits and 'Captain Jackson 1816' painted in purple lustre below the acanthus moulded lip.

Object Details

ID: AAA5170
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Jug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Alexander 1816
Date made: 1816
People: Jackson, Jfl; Dixon & Co
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 185 x 230 x 170 mm