{"product_id":"a-pair-of-kingston-pottery-hull-dickens-character-jugs-convid-mrs-bumble","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\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\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 mid20th 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 handpainted glazes highlight the warmth of the faces and costume detailing, finished in a traditional highgloss 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 agerelated 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 soughtafter 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":"Gifted UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52604833661275,"sku":null,"price":113.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_c2a9e40c-f138-4c2c-bfd7-39a338a70b89.jpg?v=1773690602","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/a-pair-of-kingston-pottery-hull-dickens-character-jugs-convid-mrs-bumble","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}