R0831SW.BURKITSOIL.M   Rare stoneware slipglazedutility c1860 with warm grey slip over brown body, impressed low body with serif caps "BURKITS/OIL". Flat base, inwards sagged sides to flat sloped ahoulders into rounded lip with lump to one side. Crude and peppered glaze with finger holdsfor dipping at base edge. Rae to find impressed utilities in this glaze style. A Mr Birkett Veterinary Surgeon operated in Louth.   5 3/4"high, 2 5/8"diameter  £sold