Doulton Lambeth Barrelette.

As some of you may be aware I love my antique ceramics, if not teapots then other interesting bits and pieces. It's been a very busy day on the internet today so it has to be an indoor picture today.

This is from the famous pottery of Doulton Lambeth and is known as a Barrelette and has an interesting home made bamboo tap. It held whisky and sat on the bar in it's brass frame, dating from about 1880 to 1900. Unfortunately it hasn't any whisky in it today.

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[virtualbrownie]

This looks interesting - how big is it and more importantly how much whisky does it hold?

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@virtualbrownie Thanks for viewing, the barrel is approx 9" long x 7" Dia and would hold about 3 litres, It sits on my kitchen work surface.

[Gerry]

fantastic photo Heather

[Margaret Pengelly]

Absolutely beautiful.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@gerry @ubobohobo Thank you Gerry and Margaret, it had to be an indoor capture today and I wasn't sure what to take.

[Phil Cameron]

It looks expensive

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@philcameron59 Thanks Phil for commenting. I was lucky to pick it up but I don't think it's that valuable.

[Kathie]

Very unique piece with age. Looks to be in excellent shape. Thanks for sharing.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@kathiecb Thanks Kathie, yes it's in good condition for it's age.

[Lin]

Love this! Great framing and I really like how you included the reflection of the window!

[Julia]

This is a great piece.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@linnypinny @juliac Thank you ladies, the reflection was accidental Lin but yes it certainly helps.

[Claire]

It is charming,

[Brianna]

Looks very interesting and quite old! Seems like it holds a lot of history, a wonderful capture! :)

[carol white]

A lovely piece of Doulton,looks quite unusual!!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@claireuk @lilminimonka @carolmw Thanks for looking and commenting. It's from the early days of Doulton when they were in Lambeth, London. This is the era that I collect.

[Lyn Berriman]

That is beautiful! Nicely captured too.

[Lyn Berriman]

ps I just love watching Antiques Roadshow.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@lynnilou Than you Lyn, my favourite programme as well. My front room looks like an antique shop, or TAT as my youngest Son calls it. Does he not know it's his inheritance,

[Barbara Donnellan]

What a lovely piece to have in your collection! It's beautiful.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@barbarajdonnellan Thank you Barbara, I like it as well.

[Ruby]

Great shot, love the shine..and the processing

[John]

What a remarkable piece of ceramic work. Nice, clear capture.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@ourrube @congaree Thanks John & Ruby, It's got a bit of history to it.