Throwing A Stamford Ware Pitcher

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Uploaded by on Dec 3, 2009

Occasionally speeded up vid. showing my attempt to throw a medieval type Stamford ware spouted pitcher. I used 1.4kg for the pitcher and 200g for each cup.

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  • How many pounds of clay did you use in making the pitcher?

  • @PsychicDavidJames 1.4 kgs..umm, around 3lbs.

    Mark.

  • What can I say that others have not already said... Great video. I can only say keep them coming. I really enjoy your work. Another inspiring video.

    Dennis

  • Thank you Dennis, I appreciate the feedback.

    Mark.

  • Mark I have also heard of these being called "Harvest Jugs" and were "handed around" at harvest time and the spout was drunk from . In New England they drank "Switchel" (also from a Switchel Ring ) .This must be of English origin . Oatmeal and some form of alcohol . Sort of an alcoholic thirst drink to keep a body cutting the wheat for the long summer days. The pot also seams a cousin to the "Possett" or Wassail Bowl also with multi handles and a spout to drink from . All the best , Guy

  • Guy, it is curious how these shapes run through history. The earliest form of this type I have seen, so far, was Roman; but that had one handle. These types of pitcher run through the medieval period with either one or three handles.

    As a whole I think people liked to share more than they do now (More's the pity)! The wassail bowl was a perfect example of this, though it is a little more up-market than a plain old spouted pitcher.

    Mark.

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  • Thank you Mark. Your feedback, as always, is appreciated.

    Mark.

  • Mark

    really great work and well thought video as Steve said.. I agree 5*

    Mark

  • Thank you Jamie. Glad you enjoyed. I liked your latest video. Nice to see you, like the rest of us, are still slogging on.

    Mark.

  • Thanks for the history of it. I really like the handles. Great video.

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