Wade Ceramics Gluggle Jugs – Glug Glug Fish Shaped Jug – Decorative Glugging Cocktail, Water, Wine & Gin Pitcher, Decanter or Vase – XL – Extra Large – Dark Grey

Product Information

If you’re looking to sell your Wade pottery, or enquire about valuations of Wade pottery, our experts are here to help. We’ve also created this markings guide to allow you to identify dates and makers marks on your Wade pottery. Why is Wade Pottery Famous? Wade Ceramicswas founded in 1810 and specialises in porcelain and earthenware, featuring a unique style is well-known and well-loved. Its products include animal figures and industrial ceramics but is notably most famous for its collection of Wade Whimsies. These markings were used on Flaxman pottery from c1937 to c1939, however at times the Flaxman can be missing. Stationary holder - for those creatives out there, store your favourite tools in something a little bit different.

Gluggle Jugs also known as Glug Glug Jugs are world-renowned and have been fascinating users with its wonderful 'gluggling' sound since it was first produced in the 1860s. The design and desire for gluggle jugs have stood the test of time being manufactured for over 150 years. The Wade Whimsieswere introduced as a temporary marketing strategy, yet their popularity took off, making them a signature collectable range. You can indeed use the pot as a vase to add fresh-cut flowers. The durable stoneware is perfectly versatile and able to fulfill multiple roles in your decor. This produces whimsical gurgling sound that occurs when air gets trapped inside the handle of the pot and released with each pour. Add some ice take a listen and enjoy! Can You use a gurgling jug as a vase?

After WWII however, wartime restrictions limited how much they could manufacture with the materials they had. Demand was still high, so they needed to find a manufacturer who could supply what they needed. Dartmouth Pottery had recently opened, and did not have the same restrictions that Royal Winton Grimwade was encumbered with. A partnership was created; Dartmouth Pottery would mould the jugs ready to be decorated by Royal Winton Grimwade. At Potteries Auctions we auction and sell pottery from all over the world, but we also pride ourselves on selling quality pottery made right in the home of the potteries ­– Staffordshire. This includes Wade ceramic and pottery pieces. So whether you want a cool vase or a cool sounding jug, gurgle pots are for you. How much water does a Gurgle Pot hold? A Gurgle Pot typically holds approximately 42 ounces of water. The size and capacity can vary depending on the specific model and manufacturer, but a standard Gurgle Pot is capable of holding up to 42 ounces.

Not just a jug, as good as the Gluggle Jug is at being a jug with its' eye-catching design it can be used for more decorative purposes. The Gluggle Jug is happy being admired on a mantlepiece, shelf, kitchen work surface or wherever you fancying placing it. Aside from its decorative value, the practical side isn't just a jug, the Gluggle Jug feels quite at home being used as a vase or utensil holder you could try popping your pens and stationery in it or even make-up brushes. Gluggle jugs are named from the unique noise they emit when pouring. This results from air being trapped in the fish's tail when filling which 'glug's as it escapes during pouring. First developed by Sir George Wade in the 1950s, these small solid porcelain figurines soon became extremely popular in the UK and in the United States. The delightful figures were often designed as collections of animals, famous characters, or cellulose figures, such as the stunning Wade Walt Disney figures and the unmistakable Wade Tetley Tea figures. Both beautiful and bold the Gluggle Jug makes a fantastic centrepiece for all occasions. Use your gluggle jug for mixers at a party, why not treat yourself and decant a bottle of your favourite red or simply as a water jug for mealtimes.

The truly amazing thing about this spectacular jug is that it is fully versatile and can be used for a wide range of uses. The list below is just a few ideas of what you can use it for in your country home. Since the conception of the first Wade Whimsie in 1954, Wade pottery became an affordable genre of collectables and remains popular to this day.