A charming and characterful early 19th-century Staffordshire hunting jug, richly decorated in relief and enamel with scenes inspired by the famous hunting song “D’ye ken John Peel”. The baluster-form body features a moulded fox-head handle, cleverly integrated as a naturalistic branch-form grip terminating in a fox mask at the rim. Music box playing the song is integrated into the base,
The jug is adorned with polychrome hunting vignettes, including mounted riders, hounds, and game, set within a rustic landscape of oak leaves, horns, and hunting accoutrements. To the reverse appears a transfer-printed verse of the traditional “John Peel” song, beneath a prominent tree motif. The base is dated “1834” (likely commemorative rather than literal manufacture date), adding to its period charm.
The cream ground glaze exhibits a fine craquelure consistent with early Staffordshire wares, enhancing its antique character. The lively modelling and naïve decoration are typical of the folk-art aesthetic associated with this genre.
Condition:
Good antique condition overall. General age-related crazing throughout. Minor wear to enamel and glaze consistent with use. No major cracks or restoration observed (subject to closer inspection).
A charming and characterful early 19th-century Staffordshire hunting jug, richly decorated in relief and enamel with scenes inspired by the famous hunting song “D’ye ken John Peel”. The baluster-form body features a moulded fox-head handle, cleverly integrated as a naturalistic branch-form grip terminating in a fox mask at the rim. Music box playing the song is integrated into the base,
The jug is adorned with polychrome hunting vignettes, including mounted riders, hounds, and game, set within a rustic landscape of oak leaves, horns, and hunting accoutrements. To the reverse appears a transfer-printed verse of the traditional “John Peel” song, beneath a prominent tree motif. The base is dated “1834” (likely commemorative rather than literal manufacture date), adding to its period charm.
The cream ground glaze exhibits a fine craquelure consistent with early Staffordshire wares, enhancing its antique character. The lively modelling and naïve decoration are typical of the folk-art aesthetic associated with this genre.
Condition:
Good antique condition overall. General age-related crazing throughout. Minor wear to enamel and glaze consistent with use. No major cracks or restoration observed (subject to closer inspection).
