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Staffordshire Elsmore & Forster Puzzle Jug

Documentation

Signed

Origin

England

Period

19th Century

Dimensions

W.	7 in;	H.	8.5 in;	D.	5.5 in;
W.	17.78 cm;	H.	21.59 cm;	D.	13.97 cm;

Creation Date

Circa 1860.

Description

An Elsmore & Forster earthenware puzzle jug transfer printed in black and hand-colored with a figure of Joe Cashmore, a famous clown of his day who specialized in acrobatics and stilt walking. The animals under the spout represent a cock fight. When you wanted to play a trick on someone, you would fill the jug with liquid while holding your finger on the hole in the bottom, then release your finger to let the liquid spill onto the subject.

Styles / Movements

Staffordshire, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

5760

Incollect Reference Number

177012