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Large Alfred Fenton & Sons "Prahran" Pattern Jug. (Victoria). Pottery. Fenton. Large handled jug with black print, Prahran pattern. 285 mm. 1890s
Very Good. (7.7). The maker’s initials on the base, “A.F. & S.” are one of the marks of Alfred Fenton & Sons (& Co) of Brook Street Works, Hanley, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent in the United Kingdom. The company operated from 1887 to 1901. According to the London Gazette of January 10, 1899, the Earthenware Manufacturers “Alfred Fenton & Sons“ also had a location in Australia at the corner of Elizabeth Street and 314-316 Bourke Street Melbourne Victoria, and Bond Street, Sydney, and in New Zealand at Manse Street, Dunedin. The maker’s mark also includes the word ‘PRAHRAN’, which is an inner suburb of Melbourne. “Prahran” may have been the name of this particular pattern or even the location chosen in preference to the location ‘Melbourne’. The Melbourne address was purchased from a long established drapery business, Wright and Neil, between 1911-1914 by Sidney Myer. Myer constructed his 1914 building in on this site in Bourke Street. As for this jug, it is in great condition. A few scratches. Some crazing in places. 85 mm fine hairline down from the rim on one side. Fantastic piece. Estimate: $40-60
