Description
A 19th Century Halifax Slip-ware Puzzle Jug. The lead glazed earthenware jug decorated with dots and dashes of cream slip glaze and inscribed; ‘Gentlemen now try your skill, I’ll lay you sixpence if you will, Drink out of this without a spill’. The rim with five protuberant spouts above a pierced neck, 7½” (19 cm) high.