Rare T J and J Mayer 'Boy with Bird's Nest' Glazed Parian Jug c1850
Rare T J and J Mayer 'Boy with Bird's Nest' Glazed Parian Jug c1850
Rare T J and J Mayer 'Boy with Bird's Nest' Glazed Parian Jug c1850
Rare T J and J Mayer 'Boy with Bird's Nest' Glazed Parian Jug c1850
Rare T J and J Mayer 'Boy with Bird's Nest' Glazed Parian Jug c1850

Rare T J and J Mayer 'Boy with Bird's Nest' Glazed Parian Jug c1850

Stock Status: In Stock
Information
Quite a rare parian jug by T J and J Mayer (fl.1843-1855) which was registered in 1850 and won a prize medal at the Great Exhibition of 1851. Finely modelled in high relief as a tree with branched handle, one side featuring a boy climbing to reach a nest while the reverse shows him sitting with the nest in his lap. In excellent condition; no chips, cracks or restoration. Diamond registration for 2nd July 1850 and scroll with 'No29' and '30'. Height 17cm (6.7in)

For a similar jug coloured with brown slip in the Victoria and Albert Museum collection see here
Specifications
  • Condition:
    New
  • Weight:
    1.2kg