H. Kennedy Barrowfield Pottery Glasgow Stoneware Mead Jar - Early 1900's

H. Kennedy Barrowfield Pottery Glasgow Stoneware Mead Jar - Early 1900's

Two-Tone Stoneware Bottle

Impression on side of bottle reads: "H. Kennedy - Barrowfield 5 Pottery - Glasgow"

Some chips at base and near Impression - still readable

Some imperfections in manufacture obvious. Glazed over bumps.

Antique H. Kennedy, Barrowfield Pottery two-tone Stoneware Ginger Beer Bottle

Stands 8” and 3” Diameter.

The Barrowfield potteries were located in the East End of Glasgow.

Ginger beer bottles were made by many companies in the Glasgow area; from the 1880s as the product was demand particularly in Canada and Cuba.

The potteries were hit hard by WWI and the perception of glass being a more sanitary container lead to their decline.

Barrowfield was closed in 1925.

Used, shows signs of wear. Chip in base near Label. Imperfections in creation. Some glued discoloration on neck. See photos for exact item.

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