{"product_id":"royal-worcester-scratchcross-jug-historic-jugs-collection-compton-woodhouse-with-certificate-of-authenticity","title":"Royal Worcester “Scratchcross” Jug — Historic Jugs Collection (Compton \u0026 Woodhouse)   With Certificate of Authenticity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming small jug from the \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Worcester Historic Jugs Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, commissioned by \u003cstrong\u003eCompton \u0026amp; Woodhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of a twelve‑piece subscription series for collectors. This is the \u003cstrong\u003eScratchcross Jug\u003c\/strong\u003e, a faithful reproduction of an original Royal Worcester design, created to celebrate the artistry and folklore woven through Worcester’s ceramic history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the Chinese and Japanese imported by The Dutch East India Company in the early Georgian era, the Scratchcross jug is decorated in a lively palette, with crisp detailing of the stylised flowers and the gentle sheen typical of Royal Worcester reproductions. Though originally intended as a collectible, it sits beautifully in a modern home, perfect as a \u003cstrong\u003esweet bud vase\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003emilk jug for weekend breakfasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, or simply as a decorative accent on a shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely piece for collectors, cottage‑style decorators, or anyone who enjoys small, characterful ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Worcester Historic Jugs\u003c\/strong\u003e series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommissioned by \u003cstrong\u003eCompton \u0026amp; Woodhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of \u003cstrong\u003etwelve\u003c\/strong\u003e jugs in the complete collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes original \u003cstrong\u003eleaflet with full description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u003c\/strong\u003e9cm\u003cstrong\u003e Width \u003c\/strong\u003e10 cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition, no crack or chips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe decoration is applied using Worcester’s crisp overglaze technique, not hand‑painted, but true to the spirit of the original jug it reproduces. These collector pieces were created to offer a little Royal Worcester magic to enjoy at home, complete with certificate and descriptive leaflet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGifting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful little jug, in perfect condition, makes a great gift for Royal Worcester collectors.  Let us know if it is a gift and we will wrap it beautifully.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodwood Originals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57043349897594,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/2221\/files\/IMG_5477.jpg?v=1783214159","url":"https:\/\/goodwoodoriginals.co.uk\/products\/royal-worcester-scratchcross-jug-historic-jugs-collection-compton-woodhouse-with-certificate-of-authenticity","provider":"Goodwood Originals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}