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FLARE JUG

WHO’S THAT BY? It’s a collaboration between 1882 Ltd and Pinch Design.

IS IT BRITISH MADE? Yes, by hand in Stoke-on-Trent, ent, where 1882 Ltd has as its factory. WHAT’S THE SIGNIFICANCE OF 1882? The company was set up in 2011 by fourth and fifth generations of the Johnson Brothers family, who have been in the e business since 1882. WHO CAME UP WITH THE SHAPE AND TECHNICOLOUR LOOK? Pinch Design. Russell Pinch, co-founder of the company, was playing with felttips in the studio and created the vibrant result. nDOES DOES ITI TAKE A LONG TIME TO PAINT THE JUG? It takes Stoke paintresspai Emma Bailey fiveandan a- half hours to completec each one. I BET THAT MAKES IT PRICEY? Correct. It’s £560, from 1882ltd.com. B But the rest of the Flare c collection is less expensive siv with cups from £45. They are beautifully finished with a sand-blasted exterior. Also avail available at the Pinch shop in Pimlico ( pinchdesign.com).