Up for sale is a rare, matching nesting pair of antique late-Victorian/Edwardian British salt-glazed stoneware barrel jugs (c. 1890–1915).


These are historical advertising pieces from a business located on Burscough Street in the historic market town of Ormskirk, Lancashire, England.


Front Text: Bold raised-relief reads "R. THOMASES / Burscough St / ORMSKIRK"


Reverse Design: Embossed molded tavern scene featuring a horseman and drinker.


Details: Wood-grain barrel styling with natural branch-style handles. Bases are structurally sound and unmarked, typical for trade pottery of this era.


Quantity: Matched nesting set of two (2) jugs of different capacities.


Dimensions: Large jug is approx. 7.5" tall (2 Pint/Quart capacity)

Small jug is approx. 5.5" tall (1 Pint capacity)


Please review all photos for exact condition.