Historical information

Established by George Guthrie in 1857 (about 5km north of its current site) and then again seven years later in 1864 after it initially closed, Bendigo Pottery remains one of the most influential and longest running Pottery’s in Australia.
Over the years the Pottery has contributed to the growth and development of the district through both its products including building products, table ware and decorative and commemorative war as well as artistically, being responsible for training and supporting many potters locally. The City of Greater Bendigo has had a long history of partnering with Bendigo Pottery and the Civic Collection holds a number of important items within its collection.
During Bendigo Pottery's resurgence in the 1970s and number of toby jugs were produced that caricatured notable Australians.
Sir Robert Gordon Menzies (20 December 1894 – 15 May 1978) was an Australian politician and lawyer who served as the 12th prime minister of Australia from 1939 to 1941 and from 1949 to 1966. He held office as the leader of the United Australia Party (UAP) in his first term, and subsequently as the inaugural leader of the Liberal Party of Australia in his second. He was the member of parliament (MP) for the Victorian division of Kooyong from 1934 to 1966. He is the longest-serving prime minister in Australian history. (source Wikipedia)

Physical description

Brown glazed slip cast jug. Includes details which are iconic to the image of Sir Robert Menzies including his eyebrows, and chin. The jug has a handle with moulded foliage at the top.

Inscriptions & markings

Verso; SIR ROBERT MENZIES
Underside; Bendigo Pottery / Limited / Edition Series / 14148 / (?)