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Heraldic Souvenir Ware - Bellarmine Jug

Object

Model

Production date

1880s-1910s

Object number

2008.14

Physical Description

Small model of a Bellarmine Jug with Hackney motto and heraldic shield showing St Augustine Tower.

Following the arrival of affordable travel with the railways, from the 1880s William Henry Goss (W.H.Goss) made miniature pieces of china to sell as cheap souvenirs. Called ‘Goss crested ware’ these were printed with crests and coats of arms of the particular town onto each piece.

Material

Ceramic

On display?

No

Inscription

Justitia Turris Nostra Hackney

W.H.Goss
Model of Bellarmine Jug
17th Century Found in Rochester
No 403421