Vintage Wade Pottery John Player Special Large Collectors Jug

Celebrate tobacco and iconic motorsport branding with this Vintage John Player Special Black Jug. Crafted in ceramic with bold black glaze and gold lettering, it carries the famous John Player Special logo — instantly recognisable from Formula One sponsorship in the 1970s and 80s.

Perfect for display or use, this jug is both functional and collectible — a striking piece of advertising pottery that captures the glamour of racing history and retro tobacco branding.

Measures approximately 17cm across and 15 cm tall.

John Player Special (JPS) was a cigarette brand produced by Imperial Tobacco, best known for its sponsorship of Lotus Formula One cars during the 1970s and 80s. The sleek black and gold livery became one of the most iconic designs in motorsport history, symbolising both glamour and speed.

Promotional items like this jug were produced for pubs and collectors, reinforcing brand identity while celebrating racing success. Today, JPS jugs are prized as nostalgic advertising memorabilia that capture the intersection of tobacco marketing and motorsport heritage.