Group of Nine 17th-Century Salt-Glazed Jugs

A varied group of nine salt-glazed stoneware jugs and pitchers, ranging in size from small table vessels to large storage forms. Each piece is individually wheel-thrown and finished with a lustrous salt-glaze, the colours varying from pale grey and buff to deep brown depending on firing conditions and kiln placement. Handles, spouts and lip forms show subtle variations, reflecting the hand-crafted nature of production.
Salt-glazed stoneware was a major innovation in European ceramics, first developed in the Rhineland in the 15th century and widely adopted by the 17th century, including at the celebrated Fulham pottery in England. Tough, impervious, and suited to liquid storage, these vessels became ubiquitous in households, taverns, and apothecaries across Northern Europe.