Harry Powell For James Powell & Sons Whitefriars Roman Square Jug c1908

Description

Heading : A Roman style jug by James Powell & Sons Whitefriars. Designed by Harry Powell
Date : c1908
Period : Edward VII
Origin : Wealdstone. London. England
Colour : Amber
Body : Square jug with ribbed angled handles
Foot : Flat
Pontil : Cut and polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 16.5 cm tall.  14 cm bowl and 13.5 cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :  931 grams

Reference: Whitefriars Glass. The Art of James Powell & Sons –  Leslie Jackson page 113. plate 77.

Jug and decanter design based upon a Roman jug in the British Museum. A link to the Bristish Museum can be found here for a similar piece designed as a decanter.

https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=69006&partId=1&people=80930&peoA=80930-2-37&page=1