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IMPORTANT TOLE TIN WARE JUG 1791 |
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A rare and interesting named and dated tin Toast Water Jug. Inscribed to the front in gilt lettering ,
T.S. MAKEFIELD 1791.
The survival of any 18th century tin ware is remarkable to find one retaining its original painted decoration a real rarity.
Toastwater was a popular cure all and involved drinking water soaked in burnt toast, hot.
Height 6 inches, lacking lid. |
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