Dudson — Ridgway
Low-bellied Jugs
There was clearly co-operation between the two factories and it is difficult to establish exactly how far that went. Both factories appear to have manufactured jugs of this shape. Dudson probably supplied the Bedford Works with moulds, glazes and ideas. Ridgway supplied the manufacturing capacity that Dudson did not have. Presumably there was a sharing of profits.
Manufactured by Dudsons
Pattern 544
The jug is 180mm tall and 150mm lip to handle. White earthenware covered with blue slip and white sprigs.
The impressed "12" is probably a size mark and the "x" a tally mark.
Photos © Tony Curnock 2020