{"product_id":"hamburgers-pottery-dark-brown-loop-pattern-jug","title":"Hamburger’s Pottery Dark Brown Loop Pattern Jug","description":"\u003cp\u003eA continuous pale looping pattern traces the dark body of this narrow-necked Hamburger’s Pottery jug.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small ceramic jug with a tapered body, tall narrow neck, pouring lip and loop handle. The dark brown glaze is decorated with a continuous looping design in speckled cream and tan.The retained gold label reads Hamburger’s Pottery, Grahamstown. Made in South Africa.  The pale pattern loops down the tapered body beneath a tall neck and small pouring lip. Its restrained decoration differs from the larger floral motifs on related bud vases. The handle adds a clear side profile, making this a useful comparison piece for collectors studying the relationship between painted pattern and vessel shape. For comparison, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hamburger-potteries-261-blue-floral-jug\"\u003eHamburger Potteries 261 Blue Floral Jug\u003c\/a\u003e provides a related example in the store. The Journal’s \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/the-collectibles-journal\/south-african-pottery-makers-collectors-guide\"\u003eSouth African Pottery Makers: A Collector's Guide to Local Ceramics\u003c\/a\u003e gives further collector context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hamburger’s Pottery; attribution follows the supplied identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 cm high x 8 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Light contact marks are visible underneath the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small ceramic jug with a tapered body, tall narrow neck, pouring lip and loop handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad production period: 1947 to 1986; maker production range, not a verified date for this example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e SKU-00627\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinctive piece for collectors of South African ceramics, decorative pottery or glazed display pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hamburger’s Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Excellent","offer_id":58606359871791,"sku":"SKU-00627","price":75.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/6486\/9935\/files\/hamburgers-pottery-dark-brown-loop-pattern-jug-1.jpg?v=1791168578","url":"https:\/\/collectiblesbydeon.com\/products\/hamburgers-pottery-dark-brown-loop-pattern-jug","provider":"Collectibles by Deon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}