Every week we shine a light on a different object from our collections that you may not have seen before. This week we have a selection of stoneware jugs dating to the nineteenth century and used to store wine, whiskey etc. The jugs are from a number of establishments in and around Galway – the names of which were generally stamped on the top of the jar.
Michael Walsh, Tea, Wine & Spirit Merchant, 1 Eyre Square & Williams Gate St, Galway. The jar was produced by H. Kennedy Barrowfield Pottery, Glasgow, Scotland.
J. Young, Aerated Water Manufacturer, Wholesale Wine & Spirit Merchant Galway – Young’s factory was located at Eglington St., Galway.
J. Young, Aerated Water Manufacturer, Wholesale Wine & Spirit Merchant Galway – Young’s factory was located at Eglington St., Galway.
R.J. Cooke, Wine Merchant, Madeira House, Galway – the jar was made by Port-Dundas Pottery, Glasgow, Scotland.
S.P. Corbett, Merchant, Galway - Corbetts opened in 1894 and was located at Williamsgate St., Galway.
Daniel Walsh, Wine & Spirit Merchant, Galway.
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