In excavating a circa 1770s-1820s deposit inside what is believed to be
a stone-lined privy, we came upon sherds to a teapot that look very much
like Jackfield ware but not quite.  The exterior exhibits a smooth and
lusterous black glaze while the interior is black, rough or bumpy, and
similar to a saltglazed surface.  The body is a light purple in color
while the 'tongue' test suggests that the ware is a stoneware rather
than an earthenware (tongue does not adhere at all to the body like in
earthenwares).  Is this in fact Jackfield ware or is it some type of
imitation Jackfield?  Have others found Jackfield with a rough interior
glaze?  TIA

Tim Dinsmore
Archaeological Consultant