Lot 811: Ugly Face Jug Melbourne Centenary Fawkner Batman Jug

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Sold for A$25

Pair of Pottery Jugs: 1. Large ugly face jug. No potters mark. Australian pottery? 2. Melbourne Centenary / 1934 / This / will be / the place / for / a village // (John Fawkner) / Fawkner // (John Batman) / Batman. Potters mark: Hoffman / Ware / Australia. (Victoria) Pottery Jug 1. Multicoloured moulded Face jug. Bright green glaze inside. 2. Handled jug with tan glaze and embossed moulded design. 164 & 121 mm. 1910s & 1934

1. Good. Chips along the front of the lip. A small chip to the back lip rim with a fine hairline down from it. Crazing throughout. Just the odd spot of wear. Similar to the Sarreguimines made face jugs but the colours and general appearance are much cruder suggesting a local Australian pottery made copy. (9.4). 2. Near Mint. A few scratches and minor marks, pretty much nothing to report. (6.8). Grade: N/A Estimate: $60 - 80
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