Wade Earthenware Fish Gluggle Jug Large
The Wade Fish Gluggle Jug is one of those designs that has stayed in continuous production since the mid-1800s because it works on every level: it is genuinely useful as a jug, vase, or decanter, and genuinely pleasing to look at on a shelf. The large version holds 1200ml and is handcrafted in Stoke-on-Trent using traditional slip casting techniques from premium earthenware clay. Pour it when three-quarters full and air bubbles escaping through the fish's tail create the signature glugging sound that gives the jug its name. It comes with a one-year guarantee, extendable to two years on registration, and is available in twelve colours. Also available in a small 600ml version.
Features:
Handcrafted in Stoke-on-Trent: Each jug is made individually using traditional slip casting techniques in Stoke-on-Trent, continuing a production method that dates back to the mid-1800s.
Signature glugging sound: When poured at three-quarters full, air bubbles escape through the fish's tail and produce the characteristic glugging sound the design is named for.
1200ml capacity: The large size holds 1200ml, making it well suited for use as a water jug, a vase for flowers, a decanter for cordials, or a decorative piece on a shelf or windowsill.
Premium earthenware construction: Made from high-quality earthenware clay, the jug is durable and substantial in the hand, with a glazed finish that holds colour consistently across the range.
Twelve colour options: Available in Agave (Teal), Cobalt Blue, Eau De Nil, Forest Green, Grey, Orange, Pink, Red, Sage Green, Sea Blue, White, and Yellow, covering a wide range of kitchen and interior palettes.
Specifications:
Capacity: 1200ml
Material: Earthenware clay with glazed finish
Manufacturing: Handcrafted using traditional slip casting, Stoke-on-Trent
Dishwasher safe: No, hand wash only
Guarantee: 1 year standard, extendable to 2 years on registration
Also available: Small 600ml version
Available colours: Agave (Teal), Cobalt Blue, Eau De Nil, Forest Green, Grey, Orange, Pink, Red, Sage Green, Sea Blue, White, Yellow
Care instructions:
Washing: Hand wash only with warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry fully before storing or use as a vase. The wide mouth and open shape make it straightforward to clean with a bottle brush if needed.
What to avoid: Do not put in the dishwasher. Repeated dishwasher use can cause the glaze to craze or dull over time. Do not soak for extended periods.
Use as a vase: If using as a flower vase, empty and rinse after each arrangement to prevent residue build-up. A small bottle brush or cotton cloth on a stick will reach the inside of the body.
Questions and answers:
How does the glugging sound work?
The jug needs to be roughly three-quarters full to produce the sound. As you pour, the liquid displacement causes air to enter through the fish's tail in bursts, creating the characteristic glug-glug noise. If the jug is too full or too empty the effect is reduced, so the fill level makes a difference.
Can this be used as a vase as well as a jug?
Yes. The wide opening suits flowers with shorter or medium stems, and the fish shape makes it an unusual and attractive vase. It also works well as a decanter for cordials or as a decorative piece on a windowsill or shelf without any liquid in it at all.
Is there a smaller version available?
Yes. The Gluggle Jug is also available in a small 600ml version, which suits the same uses but on a smaller scale and is easier to handle for younger users or smaller tables.
What is the guarantee?
The jug comes with a one-year guarantee as standard. Registering the product extends this to two years. Contact us or Wade directly for details on how to register.