Antique Victorian Advertising Pot - One Pound James Keiller Dundee Marmalade Pot

This is a nice example of a chubby 1lb James Keiller English advertising Dundee marmalade pot, dating from the turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries.

These white ironstone James Keiller Dundee marmalade jars were all handmade by Maling in the late Victorian period. This example features their Newcastle factory mark on the base. The company produced their marmalade pots in a variety of sizes, and this is the wider chubby 1lb version, which is a personal favourite.

As most pots were discarded at the time, they often have spots of discoloration, minor hairline cracks, minor chips and varying shades of crazing. However, this adds to their charm as highly decorative pieces. This pot is in remarkably clean condition considering its history. 

There are two firing marks on the pot where small cracks in the edge of the ceramic are visible but these are not structural issues and didn't prevent the company using it. There is general wear to the base rim plus some odd scuff marks in places but overall this pot is in excellent condition. 

Commonly used to store kitchen utensils, they are also perfect for use as vases, plant pots or to store artists paintbrushes.

Height, 9.3cm; Width, 9cm