{"product_id":"antique-english-ribbed-stoneware-marmalade-jar-late-1800s","title":"Antique English Ribbed Stoneware Marmalade Jar, Late 1800s","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAntique English Ribbed Stoneware Marmalade Jar, Late 1800s\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome piece of Victorian kitchen history, this antique English stoneware marmalade jar has a tall, straight-sided form with crisp vertical ribbing and a softly rolled rim. Slightly larger than the more common one-pound jars, it has a pleasing, substantial presence on a shelf or countertop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJars like this once held marmalade and preserves in grocers' shops and pantry larders, sealed with paper or parchment tied beneath the rim. Its glazed stoneware surface shows the gentle variations in tone and texture that only genuine age can bring, giving it a quiet, timeless beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of Origin: England\u003cbr\u003eEstimated Date: Late 19th century\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Glazed stoneware\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Unmarked\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 5¼\" H x 3⅝\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition, consistent with age and use. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSince it's hand-thrown, there are some minor discrepancies on the surface. These characteristics contribute to the authenticity and character of the piece and do not detract from its beauty or function. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected Notes\u003cbr\u003eStoneware jars were the standard packaging for marmalade and preserves in Victorian Britain, valued for keeping their contents cool and fresh. Larger jars like this one typically held two pounds of marmalade, and the rolled rim allowed a paper or parchment cover to be tied securely in place. Once emptied, these sturdy jars were often reused around the home, and today they're much loved by collectors of English kitchenware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy We Collected It\u003cbr\u003eWe love the taller proportions and crisp ribbing of this jar, which give it a little more presence than its smaller cousins. It's a humble, hardworking object with an honest beauty, exactly the kind of piece that brings quiet character to a collected kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTisbury House Styling Notes\u003cbr\u003eUse this jar as a utensil holder by the stove, or fill it with pens, paintbrushes, or a loose bunch of garden flowers or herbs. It also looks lovely as a vase for tall stems or dried grasses, and pairs beautifully with our smaller Hartley's and ribbed marmalade jars for a graduated grouping on open shelving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tisbury House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50812171747376,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5528\/2224\/files\/Antique_Marmalade_Jar.jpg?v=1793047379","url":"https:\/\/www.tisburyhouse.com\/products\/antique-english-ribbed-stoneware-marmalade-jar-late-1800s","provider":"Tisbury House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}