{"product_id":"a-pair-of-kingston-pottery-hull-dickens-character-jugs-convid-mrs-bumble-1","title":"A Pair of Kingston Pottery Hull Dickens Character Jugs “Convid” \u0026 “Mrs Bumble”","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kingston Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Character Jug Pair\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-Coloured\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles Dickens Characters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literary, Dickensian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand Painted, Marked Base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime Period Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950-1959\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Pair of Kingston Pottery Hull Dickens Character Jugs – “Convid” \u0026amp; “Mrs Bumble”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn engaging and expressive pair of mid-20th century English character jugs produced by Kingston Pottery of Hull, depicting figures from the works of Charles Dickens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach jug is richly modelled with exaggerated period facial features and expressive detail, the sculpted hats forming the rim and the rear handles cleverly integrated into the design. The hand-painted glazes highlight the warmth of the faces and costume detailing, finished in a traditional high-gloss glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bases are fully marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tCharles Dickens “Convid”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tCharles Dickens “Mrs Bumble”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tKingston Pottery Hull – Made in England\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: approximately 19–20 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is good vintage overall, with even age-related crazing to the glaze consistent with period manufacture. One example has a small rim chip (clearly shown). No visible restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKingston Pottery’s Dickens series reflects the long British tradition of literary character ceramics, inspired by the popularity of Royal Doulton figures, and these remain sought-after by collectors of both Dickensiana and English art pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming and decorative pair with strong display appeal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kingston Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53045336801627,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_323ba242-c967-4d97-89a9-2dc6e7f1b61e.jpg?v=1779365115","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/a-pair-of-kingston-pottery-hull-dickens-character-jugs-convid-mrs-bumble-1","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}