Historical information

Stoneware and ceramic containers were essential household items before glass and plastic became common.
Bottles with manufacturer stamps can provide valuable information about local businesses and industries from the period.
The variety of containers suggests both household and commercial uses, reflecting life in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Physical description

This collection consists of various stoneware and ceramic containers, including a large lidded bread bin, demijohns, and small storage jars. The items are glazed in different colors, including cream, brown, and blue, with some featuring embossed markings or labels.
Stoneware Bread Bin (Left)
A large, round stoneware container with a matching lid and a central handle knob.
Cream-colored with a brown glazed rim.
Likely used for storing bread, flour, or other pantry items.
Demijohns (Center and Right)
Two large stoneware jugs with narrow necks and cork openings.
The jug at the front-centre has embossed writing, which may indicate a distillery, brewery, or merchant brand.
Typically used for storing liquids such as spirits, vinegar, or oils.
Smaller Stoneware Jars (Front and Left)
Various tall, narrow jars with wide openings, glazed in brown and cream.
These may have been used for ink, medicine, sauces, or condiments.
Blue Ceramic Jar with Lid (Center)
A dark blue cylindrical jar with a matching lid.
Possibly used for tea, spices, or apothecary storage.
Wooden Container (Front Right)
A small wooden jar with a lid, which may have been used for storing snuff, spices, or medicinal powders.