Dartmouth Pottery continued to successfully produce and sell the Gluggle Jug, creating a long standing association between this South Devon port and the unusual yet charming fish shaped jug. In keeping with its geographical connection, in later years Plymouth Gin commissioned the jugs to be used to advertise their drink. So whether you need something special for your next gathering or simply want an efficient means of storing your drinking water at home that produces whimsical gurgling sound, look no further than a Gurgle Pot! Conclusion

Not just a jug, as good as the Gluggle Jug is at being a jug with its' eye-catching design it can be used for more decorative purposes. The Gluggle Jug is happy being admired on a mantlepiece, shelf, kitchen work surface or wherever you fancying placing it. Aside from its decorative value, the practical side isn't just a jug, the Gluggle Jug feels quite at home being used as a vase or utensil holder you could try popping your pens and stationery in it or even make-up brushes. Since the conception of the first Wade Whimsie in 1954, Wade pottery became an affordable genre of collectables and remains popular to this day. In 1958 , a special pair of gluggle jugs were made for presentation to the Queen and Prince Philip on their visit to Britannia Naval College to present New Colours. Undoubtedly, this gift helped the popularity of the jugs, and they have become great collector’s items. Gluggle jugs are named from the unique noise they emit when pouring. This results from air being trapped in the fish's tail when filling which 'glug's as it escapes during pouring.The Wade Gluggle jugs are also extremely popular and collectable. The infamous fish shaped jug makes a fun and irresistible centerpiece as the ‘glugging’ sound brings a sense of entertainment when liquid is poured from the jug. Is Wade Pottery Valuable? Gluggle Jugs also known as Glug Glug Jugs are world-renowned and have been fascinating users with its wonderful 'gluggling' sound since it was first produced in the 1860s. The design and desire for gluggle jugs have stood the test of time being manufactured for over 150 years. However, some of the earlier Wade pieces from the 1950s and 1960s are even more valuable. How Can I Tell If My Wade Pottery Is Collectable?

Both beautiful and bold the Gluggle Jug makes a fantastic centrepiece for all occasions. Use your gluggle jug for mixers at a party, why not treat yourself and decant a bottle of your favourite red or simply as a water jug for mealtimes. First developed by Sir George Wade in the 1950s, these small solid porcelain figurines soon became extremely popular in the UK and in the United States. The delightful figures were often designed as collections of animals, famous characters, or cellulose figures, such as the stunning Wade Walt Disney figures and the unmistakable Wade Tetley Tea figures.So whether you want a cool vase or a cool sounding jug, gurgle pots are for you. How much water does a Gurgle Pot hold? At Potteries Auctions we auction and sell pottery from all over the world, but we also pride ourselves on selling quality pottery made right in the home of the potteries ­– Staffordshire. This includes Wade ceramic and pottery pieces.