Description: Antique Flagon - WILLIAM BARKER & SON, 48 & 49 BISHOPSGATE, LONDON - Dirty DicksLADYBIRD BOOKS & COLLECTIBLES SELLER SINCE 2004Nathaniel Bentley (c. 1735–1809), commonly known as Dirty Dick, was an 18th and 19th-century merchant who owned a hardware shop and warehouse in London. He was possibly an inspiration for Miss Havisham in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens after he refused to wash following the death of his fiancée on their wedding day.Bentley had been quite a dandy in his youth, earning the nickname the Beau of Leadenhall Street, however, following the death of his fiancée he refused to wash or clean and for the rest of his life lived in squalor. His house and warehouse shop became so filthy that he became a celebrity of dirt. Any letter addressed to "The dirty Warehouse, London" was delivered to him. He stopped trading in 1804 and died in 1809. The warehouse was later demolished.William Barker 1800s Brandy and Wine Merchant owned the building which is now home to Dirty Dick’s in the basement. William Barker changed the name from The Old Jerusalem to Dirty Dick’s, and recreated the look of Bentley’s warehouse shop and renamed the pub after Dirty Dick.The contents, including cobwebs and dead cats from the original warehouse, were a part of the cellar bar, but have now been tidied to a glass display case. Successive owners of the Bishopsgate distillery and its tap capitalized on the legend. From 1915, 48 & 49 Bishopsgate without, changed to 202 Bishopsgate.This Lovely Antique Stoneware Flagon made by Doulton & Co Limited, Lambeth dates from around 1882. It does have a cork, doubtful that this is original. There are some nibbles, gouges, pitting and marks, with a lot of wear around the base and rim, this Flagon has seen plenty of action. I believe this Rare Flagon is in Good Condition considering its' age and a fantastic piece of London History. Stands proud at approximately 27.5 cm. More Great Titles/Antiques/Collectibles at my ebay Shop: Candida Books
Price: 139.99 GBP
Location: CARDIFF
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