The Don Pottery

The Don Pottery was founded at Swinton in Yorkshire in 1801 and had a long and illustrious history, surviving until 1893. Only two relief-moulded jugs have been recorded; they are discussed in some detail by John Griffin in his definitive volume The Don Pottery 1801-1893.

Rosette (not titled)    Design not published. A virtually identical copy of the Rosette jug made by Ridgway. Marks: applied pad mark with name "DON" Illustrations: Griffin 160
Vertical Floral Sprigs (not titled)    Design not published. A twelve-sided design with panels of vertical floral sprigs. Shown here with brown treacle glaze but also known in buff or drab. Marks: applied pad mark with name "DON" Illustrations: Griffin 164

Credits: Victoria & Aubrey Gaunt; Dick Henrywood