English Ceramic Fish Gluggle Jug

In the world of design, there's form, there's function...and then there's fun! This classic Ceramic Gluggle Jug in a punchy pop of jaune (yellow) possesses all three in spades!

Fresh from the Staffordshire kilns of Stoke-on-Trent potter Wade Ceramics, this whimsical fish pitcher silhouette has charmed and amused generations since it was first produced in the 1860s. Shaped like an open-mouthed fish, the jug has also been known as a "Glug Glug" and "Gurgle Jug" and originally had the tagline “a novelty which always attracts attention”. When liquid is poured at 3/4 full, it produces a gurgling sound, the result of an air-lock created in the hollow fishtail which then bubbles out.

This iconic Gluggle Jug makes a lively centerpiece for any occasion, as well as a versatile pitcher for water or cocktails, an impromptu vase or a striking utensil holder. Everincreasing in popularity, its status as an icon was reinforced in the late 1950s when a special pair of Gluggle jugs was produced for presentation to Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on a visit to Dartmouth's Naval College. 

Richly glazed to accentuate the fine definition of the potter's design, this delightful jug promises to become a memorable and storied addition to your home. 

Limited quantities and subject to prior sale. 10.5" tall x 7" at widest point.