Barry Brickell, stoneware lidded jar, with ash and salt glaze, stamped JA 1270 in homage to the legendary JA 1270 steam locomotive. Title inscribed, signed and dated to the base. Height 28 cm, the JA class of locomotives were an important class of steam locomotives that were constructed in NZR's Hillside workshops in Dunedin, they were in service from 1952 -1968. The JA 1270 was the fastest of all of the steam locomotives that were built in this period reputably being able to reach speeds of 85 miles per hour.