Museum of London Ceramics and Glass Collection Museum of London Ceramics and Glass Collection Ceramics Glass

Ceramic object

spirit barrel

Accession number: 39.14/2
Producer: Doulton and Watts
Collection place: Lambeth Pottery, Lambeth High Street, London [Lambeth]
Production date: 1826-1854
Material: ceramic; stoneware
Measurements: H 605 mm; DM (girth) c. 465 mm
Museum Section: Social History
Summary: Doulton and Watts stoneware spirit barrel, plain design with bung hole. It is salt-glazed in shades of orange and brown. Stamped '16' (gallons) and 'Doulton & Watts, Lambeth Pottery, London'.
Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store)
Category: Stonewares.