Posted on February 5, 2024
Antique Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Jug Pitcher William Gladstone British PM 7.5
This antique Doulton Lambeth stoneware jug is a beautiful piece of British history. It features a commemorative pattern of William Gladstone, a renowned British statesman. The brown color and Victorian style make it a charming addition to any collection. Crafted in 1898, this original piece is made with top-quality pottery production techniques. It stands at 7.5 tall. The jug is a unique find for collectors who appreciate British heritage and history. William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS was a British statesman and Liberal politician. In a career lasting over 60 years, he served for 12 years as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, spread over four non-consecutive terms beginning in 1868 and ending in 1894. Gladstone was known affectionately by his supporters as “The People’s William” or the G. ” (“Grand Old Man”, or, to political rivals “God’s Only Mistake). Historians often rank Gladstone as one of the. Greatest prime ministers in British history. Measurements and condition shown in pictures.