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The Normandyjug by Jean Puiforcat

A jug of red earthenware, with applied and incised decoration, and traces of a brown glaze. The base is 'thumbed' and rolled to provide a secure resting place for the jug. This is a feature common to medieval jugs, and it has been suggested that this is a form of...

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The Normandyjug From Normandy, France

Originally made in Guernsey, the Channel Islands, these copper jugs are well loved by collectors. They are based on a traditional French design and have been continued for centuries.They are made in a variety of sizes, usually in pints or 'pots'. The bottom is often...

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A Normandyjug From the 1800s

A normandyjug is a type of milk jug, which was used in the 1800s to transfer dairy farm milk to distribution centers or markets. Traditionally, the container had a flat bottom and was held by a thick handle on its upper midsection.The jug is decorated with a vine...

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