A large and fine Mid 19th Century Antique Victorian Gaudy Welsh Pottery Jug of octagonal panelled form, decorated in the rarely encountered "Bishopston" pattern, with it's distinctive "bearded" lip. Unmarked. A smaller example may be found illustrated on Page 125 of Volume 2 of Monica South's excellent work, "Gaudy Welsh~ A Visual Reference".
Height ~ 19.00 cm. / 7.50 inches ~ Width ~ 14.00 cm. / 5.50 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 17.80 cm. / 7.00 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1865.