PLEASE NOTE THE SMALLER BOMBARD/JUG AS PER IMAGE 2 IS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE SEPARATELY.

Blackjacks and Bombards are a very English tradition and were used as tankards and pouring jugs.  The tankards are known as "BlackJacks"; the larger vessels/jugs are known as "bombards".

Formed on a mould from wet leather, earlier examples were then stitched together.

This example was made as a jug during the 19thC.

Condition - as per images. With wonderful patination gathered through age.

Height 11”

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