Martin Brothers - A stoneware ale jug, circa 1900, of should...

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£250 - £300

Martin Brothers - A stoneware ale jug, circa 1900, of shouldered form with high drawn neck and loop handle, incised verse to body 'Welcome-my friende, drink, with a noble hearte. But yet, before you drink too much, departe. For though good wine, doth make a coward stout, Yet when the wine is in the wit is out', over pale celadon ground below textured band and brown glazed neck and handle, incised mark Martin London, height 25cm.

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Firing cracks where handle meets the body, otherwise free from damage.