
Pair of oviform jugs with cylindrical necks and gilt angular handles. Painted by J Smith of Bronseley. Decorated with martial trophies commemorative of the Wenlock Volunteers, formed when Britain declared war on Napoleon in 1793. Inscribed: VIRTUTI NIHIL OBSTAT ET ARMIS.
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Title of artwork, date
Pair of Coalport jugs, 1839
Date supported
1988
Medium and material
Porcelain
Grant
213
Total cost
850
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