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This is a double handled white pottery mug, decorated in blue featuring various agricultural tools such a rake, scythe, sickle and plough. The mug is inscribed 'God speed the plough'. (MERL/69/15) Agricultural Tools, Pottery Mugs, Occult, Museum, God, Tableware, Blue, Dios

Agricultural Tools

This is a double handled white pottery mug, decorated in blue featuring various agricultural tools such a rake, scythe, sickle and plough. The mug is inscribed 'God speed the plough'. (MERL/69/15)

This is a food warmer, invented by Samuel Clarke and marketed as ‘Sam Clarke’s Pyramid Food Warmer’. It consists of a white ceramic pannikin with a handle, lip and lid, and is designed to sit inside another on a tripod stand, under which a tea light would be lit to provide heat. The pannikin is printed with instructions on safety, use, and boiling milk. The food warmer is part of the Rumble Collection. (MERL/92/53) Fairy Lamp, Tripod, Inventions, A Food, Jelly, Tea Lights, White Ceramics, Lamps, Safety

This is a food warmer, invented by Samuel Clarke and marketed as ‘Sam Clarke’s Pyramid Food Warmer’. It consists of a white ceramic pannikin with a handle, lip and lid, and is designed to sit inside another on a tripod stand, under which a tea light would be lit to provide heat. The pannikin is printed with instructions on safety, use, and boiling milk. The food warmer is part of the Rumble Collection. (MERL/92/53)

This is a ceramic jam pot or dish, with painted decoration inside and handle attached to unusual 'pushed-in' rim, with 'Take a little jam' painted on the rim. This was produced by Torquay pottery, in Devon. (MERL/65/337) Devon, Dish, Pottery, Handle, Decoration, Ceramica

This is a ceramic jam pot or dish, with painted decoration inside and handle attached to unusual 'pushed-in' rim, with 'Take a little jam' painted on the rim. This was produced by Torquay pottery, in Devon. (MERL/65/337)

This earthenware lidded jug was made circa 1945–6 by Ray Finch at the Winchcombe Pottery in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. It is decorated with a trailed slip design in cream, and is covered in a dark brown glaze. Unusually, the spout is at 90 degrees to the handle, rather than 180 degrees. The jug is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/636) British Council, 90 Degrees, Earthenware, Dark Brown, Glaze, China

British Council

This earthenware lidded jug was made circa 1945–6 by Ray Finch at the Winchcombe Pottery in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. It is decorated with a trailed slip design in cream, and is covered in a dark brown glaze. Unusually, the spout is at 90 degrees to the handle, rather than 180 degrees. The jug is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/636)

This earthenware jug with a deep orange-brown glaze on the inside was made by W. H. Lake & Son Ltd. at Chapel Hill Pottery in Truro, Cornwall, circa 1945–6. It is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. Jugs of this shape were made at Chapel Hill Pottery for over 400 years. (MERL/60/620) Truro Cornwall, House Furniture Design, Chapel Hill, Orange Brown, Childhood Memories

House Furniture Design

Childhood Memories

This earthenware jug with a deep orange-brown glaze on the inside was made by W. H. Lake & Son Ltd. at Chapel Hill Pottery in Truro, Cornwall, circa 1945–6. It is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. Jugs of this shape were made at Chapel Hill Pottery for over 400 years. (MERL/60/620)

This is a stoneware milk jug with a light green celadon glaze. Celadon is transparent glaze which often has accentuated cracking. It can be produced in a range of colours, but shades of green are the most well-known. This jug was made circa 1945–60 at the Leach Pottery in Saint Ives, Cornwall. (MERL/60/754) St Ives, Milk Jug, Shades Of Green, Cornwall, Stoneware, Porcelain

Shades Of Green

This is a stoneware milk jug with a light green celadon glaze. Celadon is transparent glaze which often has accentuated cracking. It can be produced in a range of colours, but shades of green are the most well-known. This jug was made circa 1945–60 at the Leach Pottery in Saint Ives, Cornwall. (MERL/60/754)

This slipware jug, for serving drink, has a light slip glaze. It was made circa 1945–1960 by Margaret Leach at the Teena Pottery in Upton Saint Leonards, Gloucestershire, and is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/729) Drink, Traditional, Craft, Collection

This slipware jug, for serving drink, has a light slip glaze. It was made circa 1945–1960 by Margaret Leach at the Teena Pottery in Upton Saint Leonards, Gloucestershire, and is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/729)

This slipware jug was made circa 1945–60 by John Bew of Odney Pottery in Cookham, Berkshire, and is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/739) Pottery Marks, Studio, Products

This slipware jug was made circa 1945–60 by John Bew of Odney Pottery in Cookham, Berkshire, and is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/739)

This slipware jug, for serving drink, was made circa 1945–1960 at the Leach Pottery in Saint Ives, Cornwall, and is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. The jug has a brown glaze, and is decorated with corrugated bands around the middle. (60/728) Bands, Middle

This slipware jug, for serving drink, was made circa 1945–1960 at the Leach Pottery in Saint Ives, Cornwall, and is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. The jug has a brown glaze, and is decorated with corrugated bands around the middle. (60/728)

This earthenware slipware jug was made circa 1945–6 by W. Fishley Holland at The Pottery in Clevedon, Somerset. Slipware, which uses slip (semi-liquid clay and water) on a contrasting-coloured clay body, often for decoration, is a traditional form of pottery in Great Britain. (60/634) Somerset, Holland, Britain, Clay

This earthenware slipware jug was made circa 1945–6 by W. Fishley Holland at The Pottery in Clevedon, Somerset. Slipware, which uses slip (semi-liquid clay and water) on a contrasting-coloured clay body, often for decoration, is a traditional form of pottery in Great Britain. (60/634)

This earthenware jug was made in 1947 by A. Schofield at the Wetheriggs Pottery in Clifton Dykes, Cumbria. Slipware, which uses slip (semi-liquid clay and water) on a contrasting-coloured clay body, often for decoration, is a traditional form of pottery in Great Britain. The inside of this jug has a cream-coloured glaze, and the outside is decorated with a trailed slip design in cream and covered in a clear glaze. (60/626) Cumbria, Pottery Ideas, Passion, Fire, Paintings

This earthenware jug was made in 1947 by A. Schofield at the Wetheriggs Pottery in Clifton Dykes, Cumbria. Slipware, which uses slip (semi-liquid clay and water) on a contrasting-coloured clay body, often for decoration, is a traditional form of pottery in Great Britain. The inside of this jug has a cream-coloured glaze, and the outside is decorated with a trailed slip design in cream and covered in a clear glaze. (60/626)

This is a one-quart jug with a brown glaze and trailed slip decoration in white. Slipware, which uses slip (semi-liquid clay and water) on a contrasting-coloured clay body, often for decoration, is a traditional form of pottery in Great Britain. The jug was made circa 1945–1960 by Margaret Leach at the Teena Pottery in Upton Saint Leonards, Gloucestershire, and is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (60/730)

This is a one-quart jug with a brown glaze and trailed slip decoration in white. Slipware, which uses slip (semi-liquid clay and water) on a contrasting-coloured clay body, often for decoration, is a traditional form of pottery in Great Britain. The jug was made circa 1945–1960 by Margaret Leach at the Teena Pottery in Upton Saint Leonards, Gloucestershire, and is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (60/730)

This stoneware jug with lid was made in 1947 by A. Schofield at the Wetheriggs Pottery in Clifton Dykes, Cumbria. The inside has a cream-coloured glaze, and the outside has a clear glaze. The jug is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/628)

This stoneware jug with lid was made in 1947 by A. Schofield at the Wetheriggs Pottery in Clifton Dykes, Cumbria. The inside has a cream-coloured glaze, and the outside has a clear glaze. The jug is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/628)

This is a stoneware jug with a lid, for serving drink. It has a tenmoku glaze – a dark brown glaze with a surface which resembles oil-spotting. It was made circa 1945–60 at the Leach Pottery in Saint Ives, Cornwall, and is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/748) Surface

This is a stoneware jug with a lid, for serving drink. It has a tenmoku glaze – a dark brown glaze with a surface which resembles oil-spotting. It was made circa 1945–60 at the Leach Pottery in Saint Ives, Cornwall, and is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/748)

This slipware salt jar, also known as a ‘salt pig’ or ‘salt kit’, was made in 1947 by A. Schofield at the Wetheriggs Pottery in Clifton Dykes, Cumbria. Slipware, which uses slip (semi-liquid clay and water) on a contrasting-coloured clay body, often for decoration, is a traditional form of pottery in Great Britain. (MERL/60/624) Salt Pig, Sgraffito, Pottery Studio, Crock, Jar

This slipware salt jar, also known as a ‘salt pig’ or ‘salt kit’, was made in 1947 by A. Schofield at the Wetheriggs Pottery in Clifton Dykes, Cumbria. Slipware, which uses slip (semi-liquid clay and water) on a contrasting-coloured clay body, often for decoration, is a traditional form of pottery in Great Britain. (MERL/60/624)

This pottery bread bin with lid and two handles was made in 1947 by A. Schofield at the Wetheriggs Pottery in Clifton Dykes, Cumbria. The bin is glazed on the interior, the upper half of the exterior, and the lid. It is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/621) Bread Bin, Celtic, Exterior

This pottery bread bin with lid and two handles was made in 1947 by A. Schofield at the Wetheriggs Pottery in Clifton Dykes, Cumbria. The bin is glazed on the interior, the upper half of the exterior, and the lid. It is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/621)

This slipware jar with a narrow mouth was made by C. H. Brannam Ltd. at the Litchdon Pottery in Barnstaple, Devon, circa 1945–6. Slipware, which uses slip (semi-liquid clay and water) on a contrasting-coloured clay body, often for decoration, is a traditional form of pottery in Great Britain. This jar is covered with a thin white slip. It is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/618) White Slip

This slipware jar with a narrow mouth was made by C. H. Brannam Ltd. at the Litchdon Pottery in Barnstaple, Devon, circa 1945–6. Slipware, which uses slip (semi-liquid clay and water) on a contrasting-coloured clay body, often for decoration, is a traditional form of pottery in Great Britain. This jar is covered with a thin white slip. It is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/618)

This 6.5 gallon teapot was made circa 1945–6 by Michael Cardew at Winchcombe Pottery in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. It is oval in shape and is supported on an iron frame on which it can be tipped. It is dark brown, with a design in yellow slip. This type of teapot is reputed to have been used at country meetings. It is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/638) Teapot, Kettle, Iron, Canning

This 6.5 gallon teapot was made circa 1945–6 by Michael Cardew at Winchcombe Pottery in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. It is oval in shape and is supported on an iron frame on which it can be tipped. It is dark brown, with a design in yellow slip. This type of teapot is reputed to have been used at country meetings. It is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/638)

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The Museum of English Rural Life

Ceramics and Pottery

This large round dish was made circa 1926–39 by Michael Cardew at Winchcombe Pottery in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. The dish is brown with a trailed slip design in yellow, which includes a bird. It is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/637) Ceramic Plates, Shallow, Art Forms, Bowls

This large round dish was made circa 1926–39 by Michael Cardew at Winchcombe Pottery in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. The dish is brown with a trailed slip design in yellow, which includes a bird. It is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. (MERL/60/637)

The Museum of English Rural Life

The Museum of English Rural Life

Ceramics and Pottery

This earthenware cider bottle was used for carrying cider into harvest fields, and came from Pickwick, now a part of Corsham, Wiltshire. (MERL/54/650/1-2) Fields, Bottle, Decor, Sculpture

This earthenware cider bottle was used for carrying cider into harvest fields, and came from Pickwick, now a part of Corsham, Wiltshire. (MERL/54/650/1-2)

The Museum of English Rural Life

The Museum of English Rural Life

Ceramics and Pottery

Warming pots were used for warmth by lacemakers instead of fires, the smoke and dust of which might soil their work. (MERL/51/749) Lace Making, The Smoke, Moscow Mule Mugs, Pots

Moscow Mule Mugs

Warming pots were used for warmth by lacemakers instead of fires, the smoke and dust of which might soil their work. (MERL/51/749)

The Museum of English Rural Life

The Museum of English Rural Life

Ceramics and Pottery