Wyn, "Sunderland" is more a description of pink lustre than origin. Although the Sunderland potteries produced it, Tyneside and, in large volumes, Staffordshire did too, as well as Swansea. Most was from the Potteries and had no identifying marks. It was not uncommon also for pottery to be supplied "in white" or with a blank cartouche for local decoration and refiring, so it could have been a local purchase. It might be worth a scan of local directories of the period to see if anyone was advertising this service. On the other hand, there was a large trade between Bridport and both Tyne and Wear ports, so it could have been ordered through a coastal seafaring friend. John LOVE, whose antecedent was Robert SYMES of Allington, who sailed between Bridport and Shields, eventually ending up there. > > Two Sunderland Lustre ware Jugs have recently appeared in an auction in > Dorset inscribed with the names of my Great, Great Grandparents Sarah Payne > and Bernard Berry from Chideock, Dorset - both dated in the 19th century. > > I have so far been unable to find a link for the Payne or Berry family with > the North East and am wondering if anybody on this list is researching the > Payne family and can give me any information > > > > A visit to the "Dur-Sunderland List" came up with.... > > > > There was a considerable trade by Sunderland Potteries in the sale of "Gift > China" to sailors plying between ports. Pottery was frequently made for > presentation purposes, to commemorate birthdays, baptisms, weddings, etc. It > could be that someone ordered the jugs as a gift for your great, great > grandparents > > > > My only sailor (so far) in the Payne family was my great grandfather who was > born after the date on the second jug, the rest all appear to be farmers and > farm workers. > > Any help with this would be very much appreciated > > Wyn Burgess