Topic: Stourbridge threaded small jug

[Paul S.]

yes, assumed so  -   presumably not a lot unlike the Krys-Tol/Jefferson u. custard glass, although perhaps that was more yellow - yours look paler, so perhaps less u.

I don't see in any of the books specific reference to these small creamers doubling up as water jugs for whiskey - maybe just one of those unintended uses when it was found that they were either cheaper or more readily available.

[David E]

That is an interesting thought - how was the threading done right to the lip? I assume it was threaded to a flat, horizontal rim and the shape of the rim formed afterwards. Can you provide a close-up of the rim, Robert?

[bOBA]

Thanks everyone. I initially thought it was possibly ribbed but it is definitely spiralled. Thanks for the comment on the "moire" effect David, very true. I cannot easily photograph the rim immediately but the raised threading seems near completely melted in near the rim. The jug is about 12cm maximum height. A fair bit of wear, weight and finish make me think Stourbridge. The photo of the vase with applied foot, similar to the jug, I mentioned earlier, as shown in the book by Charles Hadjamach seems to show similar tighter threading than shown on the other pieces in the same image, which are more conventionally threaded. The threading on that piece does not reach the rim though.... Perhaps this jug is a ribbed piece but it seemed plausible it could be a later development of machined threading. As different factories experimented, results could have varied. I appreciate the discussion of cream, creamer and whisky water jugs too..... Any photos or links to pieces with similar decor would be welcome,


Robert (bOBA)

[bOBA]

http://gorgeousglass.org.uk/collections/getrecord/DMUSE_BH1591a/ This is a link to a similar looking, tightly threaded set from Hodgett-Richardson, as pictured in the book as discussed. The image may be enlarged.

Robert (bOBA)

[Lustrousstone]

I think threading got quite sophisticated. I have quite a few threaded pieces, mostly tightly threaded and some more tughtly "stuck" than others. I hope this search link works

[bOBA]

Great link Christine. The pieces you have labelled possible Richardson possible pieces are the most similar threading to my piece actually. As you suggest the application of threading varied widely. An under plate I have has threading damage and you could nearly pick it off with a fingernail. The piece in this thread by contrast, has threading bonded to the main body so tightly, it could never come off. The sides of the jusg even has tiny scratches suggesting somebody tried to use it erroneously as a matchstriker... still no damage to the threading... I will try to posy a picture of the underplate with delicate type threading....


Robert (bOBA)