A good-looking large white enamel water jug stamped "E H & S Regina Lye" on its base. Would make a great indoor watering can for houseplants.

History of enamel in the home

Up until the mid 19^th century kitchen vessels were either ceramic or tin. Although the enamelling process had been invented hundreds of years before, it took the Industrial Revolution to drive forward the quality of vitreous enamelling and its application to everyday household objects; and by the end of the 19th Century enamelled kitchen items of all shapes and sizes had become commonplace.

Year of manufacture: c.1930 - 1950

Origin: England 

Material: enamelware

Height: 34.5cm

Diameter: 18.5cm

Condition: good with a small knock to the enamel on one side near the base - see image.