Art pottery made by Benthall Pottery, at Benthall, near Broseley, Shropshire
Barrel shaped tobacco jar and lid, decorated with incised and rouletted bands.
Made for William Southorn tobacco pipe manufacturer at nearby Broseley; impressed mark to the underside of the lid: “Wm Southorn & Co. / Tobacco Pipe Works / Broseley”.
Mark: Impressed SALOPIAN markHeight: 150mm / 6in
Provenance: Private collection, UK