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. Stan Mapstone On 19 August 2010 18:40, Wyn <wrb41@sky.com> wrote: > Hello all > > > > I am new to this list but have subscribed to the Sussex list, and dabbled > with others for several years and have always found people on the lists to > be very knowledgeable & helpful > > > > I am looking for help to solve a problem that has occurred within my Family > History. > > > > 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 able to provide > me with any ideas. > > > > I do hope somebody will be able to help > > > > Wyn Burgess > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ENG-DUR-SUNDERLAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >