{"product_id":"vintage-lancaster-sandland-sairey-gamp-character-jug-dickens-england-c1950s","title":"Vintage Lancaster Sandland Sairey Gamp Character Jug Dickens England c1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharacter: Sairey Gamp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaker: Lancaster \u0026amp; Sandland Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Hanley, Staffordshire, England\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Mid-20th Century, circa 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eType: Character Jug \/ Dickens Ware\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: Approx. 10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign: Sairey Gamp with distinctive umbrella-form handle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinish: Gloss glaze with hand-painted detail\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBackstamp: “Friendship and Trade – Lancaster \u0026amp; Sandland Ltd – Hanley England”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegistered Design: 826018\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal\/Licensed Reproduction: Original vintage piece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully characterful piece of vintage English pottery depicting Sairey Gamp, one of Charles Dickens’ most memorable comic characters from his 1843–44 novel Martin Chuzzlewit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMrs Sarah “Sairey” Gamp is the rather eccentric nurse and midwife whose ever-present umbrella became so closely associated with the character that “gamp” entered British usage as a term for an umbrella.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLancaster \u0026amp; Sandland captured her perfectly in this expressive character jug, with rosy cheeks, grey hair, wonderfully exaggerated facial features and, most distinctively, her famous umbrella incorporated into the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Hanley, Staffordshire, by Lancaster \u0026amp; Sandland Ltd, the jug carries the company’s green “Friendship and Trade” handshake backstamp together with REGD. DESIGN 826018.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 10 cm high, this is a particularly appealing display size and a great addition to a collection of Dickens memorabilia, English character jugs, Staffordshire pottery or vintage British ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe jug presents very well for its age, retaining a bright glossy glaze and attractive hand-painted facial detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is some minor surface wear, marks and age-related patina consistent with a vintage ceramic piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lancaster \u0026amp; Sandland backstamp and registered design number remain clearly legible to the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo obvious major chips or cracks are apparent from inspection and the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely for condition, finish and age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? We’re happy to help! Just message us and we’ll get back to you promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Info:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🛍️ Check out our other items — we specialise in vintage, retro and collectible pieces and are more than happy to bundle items to save on postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📲 Follow us @vintagehqcomau on socials and on eBay for more nostalgic finds and stories behind these unique or rare pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lancaster \u0026 Sandland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67876593991909,"sku":"EB-147649512615","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/1255\/3701\/files\/57_8d765917-3b45-4b93-a475-9366415d2473.jpg?v=1792904951","url":"https:\/\/vintagehq.com.au\/products\/vintage-lancaster-sandland-sairey-gamp-character-jug-dickens-england-c1950s","provider":"Vintage HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}