On view here is a pub jug made for Courvoisier by Arklow Pottery. The stamp on the base suggests it dates from the 1950s or
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Kilkenny Cat, Walter Smithwick, Arklow, Circa 1960s
This is another collectible that isn’t a pub jug, but it’s a very attractive piece of porcelain: a rare vintage Arklow ‘Kilkenny Cat’ from Arklow
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Irish Donkey, Arklow, Circa 1970s
Although not a pub jug, we believe this porcelain souvenir of an Irish donkey would make a charming addition to the display of any traditional
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M D Daly & Sons, Academy St Cork, Arklow, Circa 1950s/60s
M.D. Daly & Sons were wholesale grocers located at 7-9 Academy Street, Cork. They were most likely related to John Daly & Co, from which
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Irish Souvenir Mug from Cork Ireland, Carrigaline, Circa 1960s/70s
This Irish souvenir mug from Cork, Ireland, made by Carrigaline Pottery, is a charming piece. It’s not what you’d typically call a pub jug, but
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Bewley’s Mug, Carrigaline, Circa 1990s/2000s
This mug is a slight deviation from the pub jugs we typically display, as we’re featuring a mug rather than an actual jug. What makes
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Corcoran’s Mineral Water Carlow, Arklow, Circa 1950s/60s
This is one of two different moulds of water jugs made for Corcoran’s Mineral Waters by Arklow Pottery. The Arklow stamp on the base indicates
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Paddy, The Whisky Of Quality, Arklow, Circa 1950s/60s
The Paddy The Whisky Of Quality jug on display here is one of five of this type. We have four of them in this collection. There
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Paddy, 10 Years Old, The Whisky Of Quality, Arklow, Circa 1950s/60s
The Paddy 10 Years Old whisky jug on display here is one of five of this type. We have four of them in this collection.
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John Jameson & Sons, Embassy Pale, Arklow, Circa 1950s/60s
On display here is a rare jug commissioned for the importer and bottler William H White of Limerick. It was made by Arklow Pottery in
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Tullamore Dew, Liqueur Whiskey, Arklow, Circa 1950s
The Tullamore Dew jug made by Arklow, featured here, dates from the 1950s. It is a highly sought-after item among jug collectors. There are two
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VAT 10, A Large Irish, Arklow, Circa 1970s/80s
This is an interesting VAT 10 Irish Whiskey jug made by Arklow Pottery for P. O’Malley & Co. (Limerick) Ltd., wholesale wine merchants. The jug
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Preston’s 10 Whiskey, Arklow, Circa 1980s/90s
Preston’s 10 Whiskey was distilled by Preston’s Distillery, situated in Drogheda, County Louth. The water jug on display here was made by Arklow pottery. By
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Most People Prefer Jameson, Irish Whiskey, Arklow, Circa 1980s/90s
This attractive black and white jug displays the text “Most people prefer Jameson” on both sides. Arklow Pottery in Wicklow, Ireland, made this pub jug.
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Jameson, QuinVino, Quin’s of Limerick, Carrigaline, Circa 1960s/70s
Quin’s of Limerick were whiskey bonders and bottlers in Limerick, located in the southwest of Ireland. They also had their own brand of cream sherry
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St. James Gate, The Home Of Guinness, Carrigdhoun, Circa 1980s/90s
On display is a Guinness jug, or pitcher, made by Carrigdhoun Pottery. Originally known as Carrigaline Pottery, it became Cork Art Pottery Limited. After this
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Baileys Irish Cream, Carrigaline, Circa 1990s/2000s
Presented is a charming Baileys Irish Cream Jug crafted by Carrigaline Pottery specifically for Baileys. When we first came across this jug, we thought it
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Paddy, Old Irish Whiskey, Carrigaline, Circa 1960s/70s
The Paddy Irish Whiskey jug showcased here was crafted by Carrigaline Pottery in Cork, Ireland. While this jug’s shape is commonly seen, those bearing the
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John Daly & Co, Cork, The House of Quality, Carrigaline, Circa 1960s/70s
Displayed is a rare pub jug from John Daly & Co. This jug was crafted by Carrigaline Pottery in Cork, Ireland. Dating back to 1779,
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Gold Leaf, Player’s Navy Cut, Virginia Tipped, Arklow, Circa 1980s/90s
The jug shown here, featuring Gold Leaf Players Navy Cut, is one of two cigarette jugs in our collection made by Arklow. Players Navy Cut
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Player’s Navy Cut, Finest Virginia, Arklow, Circa 1980s/90s
The jug shown here, featuring Players Navy Cut, is one of two cigarette jugs in our collection made by Arklow. Players Navy Cut Tobacco, once
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Paddy, Old Irish Whisky, Arklow, Circa 1970s
The Paddy whiskey jug on display here is a rarer version compared to the one listed here. There are two main differences: firstly, the text
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Midleton Reserve, Irish Whiskey, Arklow, Circa 1970s
The Midleton Irish Whiskey Jug featured here was commissioned by Irish Distillers in the 1970s. This was to coincide with the launch and celebration of
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McKibbin’s Rum, Club Liqueur Irish Whisky, Arklow, Circa 1950s/60s
You’re looking at a rare white ceramic jug advertising Club Liqueur Irish Whisky and McKibbin’s Famous Old Rum (a produce of British Guiana). The jug
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Powers Irish Whiskey, Arklow, Circa 1980s/90s
Featured here is a Powers Irish Whiskey jug made by Arklow in the 1980s/90s. Arklow produced two variations of this jug – one with a
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Powers, Gold Label Whiskey, Arklow, Circa 1980s/90s
Presented here is a Powers Gold Label Whiskey jug crafted by Arklow in the 1980s/90s. Arklow produced two variations of this jug – one without
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Hewitt’s Whisky, Arklow Pottery, Circa 1960s
Hewitt’s Whisky was made by Cork Distilleries Company in Cork, Ireland. The brand honoured the Hewitt family. They originally established the Watercourse distillery in Cork.
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Old Bushmills Whiskey, Arklow, Circa 1960s
The Old Bushmills Whiskey jug featured here dates from the 1960s. It’s one of six (not 4 as commonly believed) different versions of this whiskey jug. The
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The Oldest Whiskey In The World, Arklow, Circa 1980s/90s
The Oldest Whiskey In The World jug featured here dates back to the 1980s or 90s. It’s one of six (not 4 as commonly believed)
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World’s Oldest Whiskey, An Arklow Product, Circa 1970s
The Bushmills World’s Oldest Whiskey jug featured here dates from the 1970s. It’s one of six (not 4 as commonly believed) different versions of this whiskey jug.
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The Smooth Taste, Arklow, Circa 1980s/90s
The Old Bushmills Irish Whiskey jug featured here dates from the 1980s/90s. It’s one of six (not 4 as commonly believed) different versions of this whiskey jug.
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Millar’s Whiskies Cordials Wines, Arklow, Circa 1950s/60s
Here’s another Millars Whiskies green jug made by Arklow, and based on the stamp on the base, it’s from the 1950s/60s. We have another one
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VAT 69, Liqueur Scotch Whisky, Arklow Ware, Circa 1930s/40s
This VAT 69 Scotch Whisky jug featured here is made by Arklow Ware. It dates from the 1930s/40s, and is extremely rare. This jug along
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Scotch Whisky, “Black & White”, Arklow Ware, Circa 1930s/40s
This Scotch Whisky Black & White jug featured here is stamped Arklow Ware. It dates from the 1930s/40s and is exceptionally rare. This jug along
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Millar’s Whiskies, Wines & Cordials, Arklow, Circa 1970s
The Millar’s Whiskies jug we’re featuring here comes in three colours: black, green, and white. The black jug we’re showing has orange text on two
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Tullamore Dew, Give every man his Dew, Arklow, Circa 1950s/60s
The Arklow Pottery Tullamore Dew jug featured here dates from the 1950s/60s. It is a highly sought-after item for Irish Whiskey collectors. Despite not being
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Millar’s Whiskies Cordials Wines, Arklow, Circa 1980s/90s
The Millars Whiskies jug from Arklow is highly sought after by collectors. The jug comes in three colours: green, black, and white. The Millars Whiskies
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Paddy, Old Irish Whisky, Arklow, Circa 1980s/90s
The Paddy Old Irish Whisky Jug featured here is made by Arklow Pottery. This jug is liked by collectors, but it’s one of two versions
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Corcoran’s Mineral Water Carlow, Arklow, Circa 1980s/90s
Corcoran’s Mineral Water Carlow manufacturing business was established in 1827 by Thomas Corcoran. Corcoran’s used natural water from a well beside Carlow Castle. Many awards
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Jameson Irish Whiskey, Arklow, Circa 1970s
The Jameson Whiskey 1780 jug featured here bears the logo and family crest. Additionally, it features the text ‘JAMESON, EST’D 1780, SINE METU, IRISH WHISKEY.’
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Jameson Irish Whiskey, An Arklow Product, Circa 1970s
The Jameson Irish Whiskey jug featured here bears their logo and family crest. Additionally, it also features the text ‘JAMESON, EST’D 1780, SINE METU, IRISH
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Jameson Crested Ten, Whiskey, Arklow, Circa 1980s/90s
Jameson Crested Ten is a brand of blended Irish whiskey produced by Jameson. The jug displays a red and gold tall ship logo and the
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Jameson Red Seal, Whiskey, Arklow, Circa 1980s/90s
The Jameson Red Seal Whiskey Jug, made by Arklow Pottery, uses one of their two most popular mould designs. The jug displays the text ‘Jameson
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Neal Carlin & Co, Arklow, Circa 1950s/60s
The Neal Carlin Arklow Jug on show here is rare. It’s made by Arklow Pottery, using a special mould. This jugs occasionally appear on auction
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Black & White, Scotch Whisky, Arklow, Circa 1980s/90s
This Black and White Arklow Jug is relatively common, but the one produced by Arklow is less frequently found. The Arklow version was likely commissioned
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Bacardi, The World’s Great Rum, An Arklow Product, Circa 1970s
The featured Bacardi Arklow Jug is primarily found in the United States. It is probable that Arklow Pottery acquired the mould from another ceramic maker,
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