pair of elsmore & forster puzzle jugs

A pair of 19th century Victorian ironstone pottery puzzle jugs. The jugs are decorated with very colourful Harlequin figures, one is marked Elizabeth Boardman 1863 and the other Richard Boardman 1863. The jugs have the maker's marks for "Elsmore & Forster, Warranted Ironstone China" printed in black underneath. Elsmore & Forster worked from Tunstall in Staffordshire between 1853-1871. The jugs have a unique pouring puzzle which can cause the liquid to come out through a hole in the base. The jugs are in very good condition. (Circa 1863) Height 21.5cm (8.5 inches) Width 19cm (7.5 inches) Depth 15.5cm (6.1 inches) Pair of Elsmore & Forster Puzzle Jugs

Antiques.co.uk Ref: XWAUYBRY4

Please note that this price may NOT include delivery charges which the seller may charge extra for.

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd are a British antiques business specialising in furniture, with a substantial range of antique clocks, scientific objects, ceramics, antique glass and metal ware. The antiques for sale on our website are also on show in our antique shop in Newcastle upon Tyne. All of our antique furniture and furnishings are meticulously sourced to ensure consistently high quality. We are also approved members of both LAPADA and CINOA antique dealers trade associations.

Contact details