{"product_id":"fieldings-pickwick-ware-mrs-bardell-character-jug-england-hand-painted-pair","title":"Fieldings Pickwick Ware Mrs Bardell \u0026 Character Jug England Hand Painted Pair","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used vintage condition overall.No visible cracks or repairs.Crazing present on the gentleman jug, typical for age and glaze type.Mrs Bardell jug has some light shelf wear at the base, and a minor glaze skip inside the rim (as shown in photos).Colors remain vibrant and both pieces display very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fieldings Pickwick Ware\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e British\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"279\" dataend=\"623\"\u003eThis listing is for a \u003cstrong datastart=\"301\" dataend=\"335\"\u003epair of vintage character jugs\u003c\/strong\u003e, both \u003cstrong datastart=\"342\" dataend=\"389\"\u003ehandpainted ceramic pieces made in England\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring highly expressive and detailed faces in the classic Fieldings style. One is clearly marked as \u003cstrong datastart=\"495\" dataend=\"536\"\u003eFieldings Pickwick Ware – Mrs Bardell\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the other is an unmarked but matching character jug in similar style and glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"625\" dataend=\"806\"\u003eTogether, these charming pieces make a striking decorative display with strong vintage appeal, perfect for collectors of British pottery, Dickensian characters, or figural ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"808\" dataend=\"831\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"811\" dataend=\"831\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"833\" dataend=\"1297\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"833\" dataend=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"835\" dataend=\"883\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"835\" dataend=\"845\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fieldings \/ Fieldings Pickwick Ware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"884\" dataend=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"886\" dataend=\"915\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"886\" dataend=\"897\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pickwick Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"916\" dataend=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"918\" dataend=\"935\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"918\" dataend=\"933\"\u003eCharacters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"939\" dataend=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"939\" dataend=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"941\" dataend=\"973\"\u003e\u003cem datastart=\"941\" dataend=\"954\"\u003eMrs Bardell\u003c\/em\u003e (clearly marked)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"977\" dataend=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"979\" dataend=\"1044\"\u003e\u003cem datastart=\"979\" dataend=\"1004\"\u003eGentleman Character Jug\u003c\/em\u003e (unmarked but likely matching series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1045\" dataend=\"1076\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1047\" dataend=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1047\" dataend=\"1058\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1077\" dataend=\"1123\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1079\" dataend=\"1123\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1079\" dataend=\"1092\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed Ceramic \/ Earthenware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1124\" dataend=\"1156\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1126\" dataend=\"1156\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1126\" dataend=\"1141\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand Painted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1157\" dataend=\"1204\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1159\" dataend=\"1204\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1159\" dataend=\"1177\"\u003eWeight (pair):\u003c\/strong\u003e 582g (as shown in photo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1205\" dataend=\"1297\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1207\" dataend=\"1221\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1207\" dataend=\"1219\"\u003eHeights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1225\" dataend=\"1297\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1225\" dataend=\"1260\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1227\" dataend=\"1260\"\u003eMrs Bardell approx. 5.25 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1264\" dataend=\"1297\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1266\" dataend=\"1297\"\u003eGentleman approx. 4.25 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1299\" dataend=\"1324\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1302\" dataend=\"1324\"\u003eDesign Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1326\" dataend=\"1946\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1326\" dataend=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1328\" dataend=\"1446\"\u003eMrs Bardell jug features her in a white bonnet with lavender feather detailing, rosy cheeks, and a sweet expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1447\" dataend=\"1570\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1449\" dataend=\"1570\"\u003eThe gentleman jug wears a brown tricorn hat, yellow waistcoat, and has a jovial expression with fine painted detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1571\" dataend=\"1682\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1573\" dataend=\"1682\"\u003eGlazed finish throughout both pieces with lovely agerelated crazing on the gentleman jug adding character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1683\" dataend=\"1808\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1685\" dataend=\"1808\"\u003eBase of Mrs Bardell jug clearly marked: \u003cem datastart=\"1725\" dataend=\"1806\"\u003ePickwick Series – Hard Painted – Fieldings Ware – Made in England – Mrs Bardell\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1809\" dataend=\"1946\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1811\" dataend=\"1946\"\u003eGentleman jug is impressed “ENGLAND” on the rear lower base (inside coat folds), consistent with earlymid 20th century Fieldings jugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1948\" dataend=\"1965\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1951\" dataend=\"1965\"\u003eCondition:Used \u003c\/strong\u003evintage condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"2001\" dataend=\"2296\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"2001\" dataend=\"2034\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2003\" dataend=\"2034\"\u003eNo visible cracks or repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"2035\" dataend=\"2112\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2037\" dataend=\"2112\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"2037\" dataend=\"2077\"\u003eCrazing present on the gentleman jug\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical for age and glaze type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"2113\" dataend=\"2235\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2115\" dataend=\"2235\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"2115\" dataend=\"2172\"\u003eMrs Bardell jug has some light shelf wear at the base\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a minor glaze skip inside the rim (as shown in photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"2236\" dataend=\"2296\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2238\" dataend=\"2296\"\u003eColors remain vibrant and both pieces display very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2298\" dataend=\"2335\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"2301\" dataend=\"2335\"\u003eAbout Fieldings Pickwick Ware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2337\" dataend=\"2754\"\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong datastart=\"2349\" dataend=\"2374\"\u003eFieldings Crown Devon\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pickwick Ware was a line of whimsical handpainted ceramics based on characters from \u003cstrong datastart=\"2461\" dataend=\"2503\"\u003eCharles Dickens’ \"The Pickwick Papers\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. These figural jugs and tobystyle mugs became popular collectors' items in the 1930s–1950s and are valued for their charm, craftsmanship, and literary ties. Each piece is typically marked and often uniquely handpainted, making no two exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2756\" dataend=\"2780\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"2759\" dataend=\"2780\"\u003eWhy Buy This Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fieldings Pickwick Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52605359292763,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_476b9461-de97-4030-8cee-864ecc2f2545.png?v=1773700299","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/fieldings-pickwick-ware-mrs-bardell-character-jug-england-hand-painted-pair","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}