c1895 Antique Glen Garry Scotch Whisky Stoneware Jug Glasgow Pottery Hopkins For Sale

Authentic c. 1890-1905 Victorian Glen Garry "Prize Medal Blend" Very Old Scotch Whisky stoneware advertising jug, historically produced by the Glasgow Pottery Co. for proprietors John Hopkins & Co. of London and Glasgow. This true antique bulbous pottery bottle features a glazed cream-colored body contrasted by a rich brown glazed neck and single loop handle, complete with an aged vintage cork stopper seated in the spout. The front features crisp, deep blue transfer typography highlighting their historic corkscrew trade mark and distinct anti-counterfeit brand protection warning. The bottom features the authentic impressed Glasgow Pottery Co. stamp. The stoneware is structurally solid with great weight; there is an honest, shallow chip on the unglazed bottom base rim that remains completely hidden when displayed upright, adding wonderful rustic character to a premier turn-of-the-century barware collectible. The jug stands approximately 8 inches tall, features a maximum body diameter of 5.5 inches, and a 4-inch base diameter.

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