{"product_id":"antique-james-keiller-sons-dundee-marmalade-2lb-pot-maling","title":"Antique James Keiller \u0026 Sons Dundee Marmalade 2lb Pot Maling","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique James Keiller \u0026amp; Sons Dundee Marmalade 2lb Pot – Maling \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA large antique ceramic marmalade jar made by Maling of Newcastle for James Keiller \u0026amp; Sons of Dundee, believed to be the 2lb size. The cream-glazed cylindrical pot has the classic black transfer-printed Keiller design to the front, reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e“Grand Medal of Merit Vienna 1873\u003cbr\u003eJames Keiller \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003eDundee Marmalade\u003cbr\u003eOnly Prize Medal for Marmalade\u003cbr\u003eLondon, 1862”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe underside is impressed Maling Newcastle, identifying the maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eJames Keiller \u0026amp; Sons became famous for Dundee marmalade, and these substantial ceramic jars were used as commercial packaging before glass jars became commonplace. Today, the larger sizes are particularly decorative pieces of antique kitchenalia and work well alongside breadboards, advertising wares and other early domestic ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis example measures approximately 14 cm high x 11.75 cm diameter and is believed to correspond to the 2lb jar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition overall. There is extensive age-related crazing to the glaze, along with some light staining, discolouration and surface marks consistent with age and use. There is a small manufacturing imperfection to the inner rim. From the photographs, no significant cracks or major chips are apparent. Please study all photographs as these form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH: 14 cm x D: 11.75 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLate 19th century, circa 1875–1900\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57482699407740,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/636FCB7C-D559-48A6-99D3-1B772736DEAC.jpg?v=1790077520","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/antique-james-keiller-sons-dundee-marmalade-2lb-pot-maling","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}