You don’t often see a jug with openwork around the neck. You could pour liquid in (carefully!), but getting it out would make a mess. If you look closely, you can see small holes in the textured rim.

If we know anything about our European ancestors, we know they enjoyed a bit of ale at the end of a day. Pubs, ale houses and taverns were considered gathering places in the community. Good times were ...

Practical jokes are not a new idea. Puzzle jugs that trick bar patrons can be traced back to the 15th century or even earlier. By the middle of the 17th century, puzzle jugs large enough to hold about ...

You don’t often see a jug with openwork around the neck. You could pour liquid in (carefully!), but getting it out would make a mess. If you look closely, you can see small holes in the textured rim.