Post-Medieval — 1655; 17th century
Puzzle jug
Tin-glazed earthenware pill-shaped puzzle jug, standing on a flat round foot, with pierced open-work and hollow handle and rim with three 'mouthpieces'. The vessel is divided into two compartments, the lower one having pierced openwork decoration on each side. The white glaze has a strong pink tinge. Painted with blue scroll work and inscribed 'I N M 1655'. Probably made at Southwark or Lambeth. Puzzle jugs were hugely popular in Elizabethan and Stuart London. To avoid spilling the contents the drinker must cover all but one of the spouts and a small hole at the base of the handle. This jug probably celebrates the marriage of John Noate and Margaret Champion at St Peter, Paul’s Wharf on 8 August, 1655 (the initials ‘I N’ stand for John Noate and the ‘M’ refers to his wife Margaret).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A4356
- Object name:
- Puzzle jug
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- Production date:
- 1655; 17th century
- Material:
ceramic, earthenware
- Measurements/duration:
- H 190 mm, W (body) 115 mm, W (with handle) 140 mm, DM (base) 98 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 80%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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