Stoneware Oval Spirit Barrel SB12

Original, quality mid to late 19th century two tone glazed oval shaped stoneware spirit barrel. This good example has two bands of grapes on vines embossed to the coffee coloured glazed areas, an embossed swag to the front for the name of the spirit and an embossed Royal Coat of Arms of a form. The barrel is also impressed '4' for the size and for the manufacturer "Port Dundas Glasgow Pottery". There is an aperture to the bottom front for a tap and of course an aperture to the top for filling. All is complete and in good order, with not a chip in sight.