Martin Brothers Glazed Stoneware Fish Jug

Description:

Martin Brothers Glazed Stoneware Fish Jug, England, c. 1900, bulbous form with large fish to one side and sseveral jellyfish the other side, a verse below the spout, "Welcome my friende! Drinke with a noble hearte," inscribed mark "Martin Bros. London & Southall," ht. 9 in.

Phillip Thomas; Belle Isle
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Rim chips professionally restored; firing line to handle.


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