Fisherman character jug - Wade Ceramics circa 1950

Fisherman character jug produced by Wade Ceramics of Burslem, England, circa 1950. A fisher, or fisherman, is someone who captures fish and other animals from a body of water or gathers shellfish. Worldwide, there are about 38 million commercial and subsistence fishers and fish farmers. Fishermen may be professional or recreational. Fishing has existed as a means of obtaining food since the Mesolithic period. A large fish forms the handle of this jug.

Maker:

Wade Ceramics

England

circa 1950

Model #:

character jug

Size:

small

Height:

2 3/4"