Jugs Collection

Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618
Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Spanish Baroque painter. The Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618. Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Wartime Toby jugs, WW1
Advertisement for Soane & Smith of Oxford Street, promoting their range of Toby jugs based on wartime leaders, principally Sir David Beatty, Sir Douglas Haig, Lord Jellicoe, Marshal Joffre

Cider Press - Normandy. Two different varieties of press at work - a screw press and a cranked masher

Toilet Services, Real Wedgwood Ware, Plate 50, showing patterned washing bowls, jugs, soap dishes, and a slop pail far too nice to put slops in. Date: circa 1880s

BLACK WOMAN, 1875-1876 (oil on canvas)
7215227 BLACK WOMAN, 1875-1876 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: Late 1875--early 1876 Oil on canvas L This painting)

Glassware, historical artwork
Glassware. Artwork of various pieces of table glassware from Mrs Beetons book of household management: a guide to cookery in all its branches (1909)

Byron / Newstead / Bedroom
NEWSTEAD ABBEY Bedroom of Byron, aristocrat and Romantic poet, at his Nottinghamshire home

Cat Black & White kitten in a watering can
ME-934 CAT -Kitten, black and white, in jug Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Loading Churns at Farm
Loading milk churns onto a horse-drawn milk cart at a dairy farm : the cart will go from house to house, filling cans or jugs from the churns

Ballplayers in the inn garden, c.1660 (oil on panel)
8712002 Ballplayers in the inn garden, c.1660 (oil on panel) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Adriaen van Ostade).

How would you like to be here? (colour litho)
8656545 How would you like to be here? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "How would you like to be here?" Woman lying on a barrel)

Two-handled spouted jug with dark-on-light polychrome decoration, -100 BC (ceramic, painted)
7309968 Two-handled spouted jug with dark-on-light polychrome decoration, -100 BC (ceramic, painted); 18.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: ceramic)

Pedestalled cup, Vasilike mottled ware, circa 2700 BC -2200 BC (clay, pigment)
7309997 Pedestalled cup, Vasilike mottled ware, circa 2700 BC -2200 BC (clay, pigment); 8.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: clay)

An Idle Moment 1890 (Oil on canvas)
8766573 An Idle Moment 1890 (Oil on canvas) by Knight, Daniel Ridgway (1839-1924); 94.6x120.3 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

Nix ubern Maibock, man in costume with pipe and beer glass (postcard)
7377791 Nix ubern Maibock, man in costume with pipe and beer glass (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Lazarillo de Tormes and His Blind Master, before 1880 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879766 Lazarillo de Tormes and His Blind Master, before 1880 (oil on fabric) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); 108x90 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Cobbler's Quarters, 1860s (oil on fabric)
XOS5879739 Cobbler's Quarters, 1860s (oil on fabric) by Duplessy, Jean-Alphonse (1817-c.1872); 60.5x51.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Singers, 1863-68 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879232 Singers, 1863-68 (oil on fabric) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); 88.9x75.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

There was an Old Person of Newry, whose manners were tinctured with fury (coloured engraving)
8634421 There was an Old Person of Newry, whose manners were tinctured with fury (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jay, Jig, Jug, Keg, Key, Kid, Lad, Leg, Lid, Lie, Log, Lot (engraving)
8651532 Jay, Jig, Jug, Keg, Key, Kid, Lad, Leg, Lid, Lie, Log, Lot (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jay, Jig, Jug, Keg, Key, Kid, Lad, Leg, Lid)

Delphi - the Pythian Priestess on the Tripod in Apollo's temple (engraving)
8664111 Delphi - the Pythian Priestess on the Tripod in Apollo's temple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Distribution of Holy water in France (chromolitho)
8664042 Distribution of Holy water in France (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distribution of Holy water in France)

Drawing water from a river at sunrise at Easter in Brandenburg, Germany (chromolitho)
8664035 Drawing water from a river at sunrise at Easter in Brandenburg, Germany (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A poor woman heading into the jug and bottle department of a London pub, 1850
3478091 A poor woman heading into the jug and bottle department of a London pub, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a poor woman heading into the jug and bottle department of a London pub)

Spouted bowl, circa 2700 BC -2200 BC (ceramic, pigment)
7310022 Spouted bowl, circa 2700 BC -2200 BC (ceramic, pigment); 8.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: ceramic, pigment); © Ashmolean Museum .

Attic black-figure pottery amphora depicting a military and a Dionysiac scene, 550 BC - 540 BC (pottery)
7310051 Attic black-figure pottery amphora depicting a military and a Dionysiac scene, 550 BC - 540 BC (pottery, with painted and incised decoration); 47 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Bootleggers (Charcoal and gouache on board)
8766707 The Bootleggers (Charcoal and gouache on board) by Frost, Arthur Burdett (1851-1928); High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

The Large Interior, 1939 (oil on canvas)
490290 The Large Interior, 1939 (oil on canvas) by Brusselmans, Jean (1884-1953); 150x150 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders.

Women's costume of Saint-Enogat, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)
8677225 Women's costume of Saint-Enogat, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Saint-Enogat, Ille-et-Vilaine)

Women's costume of Saint-Servan, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)
8677222 Women's costume of Saint-Servan, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Saint-Servan, Ille-et-Vilaine)

The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving)
8644854 The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669506 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Still Life with Fruit and Wine Jug, 1874 (oil on panel)
5861525 Still Life with Fruit and Wine Jug, 1874 (oil on panel) by Monticelli, Adolphe Joseph Thomas (1824-86); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli).

Still Life with Bottles, Wine, and Cheese 1857 (Oil on canvas)
8766581 Still Life with Bottles, Wine, and Cheese 1857 (Oil on canvas) by Francis, John F. (1808-86); 50.6x62.4 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

Nude with white Sheet, 1937 (oil on canvas)
7332550 Nude with white Sheet, 1937 (oil on canvas) by Brusselmans, Jean (1884-1953); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Jean Brusselmans (1884-1953)

Stirrup jar decorated with painted tentacle pattern, -110 BC (clay, pigment)
7309955 Stirrup jar decorated with painted tentacle pattern, -110 BC (clay, pigment); 27.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: clay, pigment)

The Last supper. Detail. 15th century (Oil on wood panel)
8711435 The Last supper. Detail. 15th century (Oil on wood panel); Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Unterlinden Museum. The Last supper. Detail. Oil on wood panel. 15 th century)

Banks of river Nile in Egypt, c.1900 (print)
7293044 Banks of river Nile in Egypt, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Women draws water from Nile River. Illustration, Germany, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Child in Bavarian costume, pants, beer keg (b/w photo)
7377735 Child in Bavarian costume, pants, beer keg (b/w photo); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

One-handled beaked jar, -50 BC (ceramic)
7309956 One-handled beaked jar, -50 BC (ceramic); 40 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: ceramic); © Ashmolean Museum .

Vase, -50 BC (serpentinite, plaster)
7309953 Vase, -50 BC (serpentinite, plaster); 45 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: serpentinite, plaster, Material: serpentinite)

Statue of the goddess Ebe (Hebe). Anonymous, 18th century (bronze)
JEB4903728 Statue of the goddess Ebe (Hebe). Anonymous, 18th century (bronze); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023.

Woman has the jug
DUV4217208 Woman has the jug; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon.

Phoenician anthropomorphic head, on a wine Jug
3480471 Phoenician anthropomorphic head, on a wine Jug; (add.info.: Phoenician anthropomorphic head, on a wine Jug. From El Aouja, Tunisia; 3rd Century AD. Musee national du Bardo)

Women's costume of Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes (colour litho)
8677213 Women's costume of Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Clermont-Ferrand)

Preparations for an ancient Greek banquet (engraving)
8635050 Preparations for an ancient Greek banquet (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparations for an ancient Greek banquet)

Still Life with Vegetables, Partridge, and a Jug, 1858 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879723 Still Life with Vegetables, Partridge, and a Jug, 1858 (oil on fabric) by Cals, Adolphe-Felix (1810-80); 49.5x61 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Protocorinthian Aryballos (oil Flask), c. 650-640 BC (painted terracotta)
XOS5886409 Protocorinthian Aryballos (oil Flask), c. 650-640 BC (painted terracotta) by Greek School; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Greece, Corinth)

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"From Wartime Toby jugs to historical glassware: A journey through captivating art and culture" Step back in time with the Wartime Toby jugs, reminiscent of the brave soldiers who fought during WW1. These unique ceramic creations serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our ancestors. Diego Velazquez's masterpiece "Old Woman Cooking Eggs" transports us to 1618, capturing a moment frozen in time. The humble jug on display adds an authentic touch to this scene, showcasing the significance of everyday objects in historical artwork. Imagine yourself strolling through Normandy, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and stumbling upon a Cider Press. This rustic contraption tells tales of hard work and tradition, where jugs played an integral role in producing delicious cider enjoyed for generations. Toilet Services may seem like an unusual topic for discussion, but Real Wedgwood Ware's Plate 50 showcases its elegance and craftsmanship. They were essential components of these services, adding sophistication to even the most mundane aspects of life. In BLACK WOMAN (1875-1876), an oil painting on canvas that challenges societal norms at its time, we witness strength and resilience personified. Amidst this powerful portrayal stands a jug - symbolizing both practicality and cultural significance within African American communities. Glassware has always been cherished throughout history; it reflects light while preserving memories. Historical artwork often features delicate jugs that have stood the test of time – silent witnesses to countless stories etched into their transparent surfaces. Byron's Newstead Bedroom takes us into Lord Byron's world - his sanctuary filled with literary inspiration. Amongst books and quills lies a trusty jug; perhaps it once held ink or provided refreshment during late-night writing sessions. Who can resist the adorable sight of a black-and-white kitten nestled inside a watering can? This charming image captures innocence and playfulness while reminding us how even ordinary objects like they are become vessels of joy.