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Description
This antique pottery pitcher features a classic baluster form with a prominent pouring spout and an ornate, molded scroll handle with a thumb rest. The body is decorated with a wide greenish yellow painted center band flanked by a heavy copper lustre glaze that covers the lower bulbous section, neck, spout, and handle. A thin pink luster accent line frames the borders of the greenish yellow section, and a delicate beaded molded pattern rings the upper rim. The interior exhibits an un-lustred white clay base pottery wall, while the underside reveals a standard un-marked foot rim showing an iridescent copper surface finish.
- Manufacturer/Artisan: Unmarked; typical Staffordshire regional folk pottery production
- Material: Earthenware / Copper Lustreware
- Age/Era: 19th Century (Circa 1840s–1880s)
- Culture/Country of Origin: British / English
- Weight: 12 oz
- Dimensions: 5.5\" Width (with handle) x 4.5\" Diameter x 5.5\" Height
Condition
Good antique condition. The copper lustre glaze shows age-appropriate surface wear, scuffing, and fine hairline scratching across the bulbous base. The greenish yellow band has minor glaze pop pit marks, pinpoint black iron spots from original firing, and light surface grime. The interior bottom shows significant dark spotting and firing discoloration within the well. No chips, structural cracks, or repairs are visible. Item is sold as-is.Disclaimer
I am not an appraiser. All identifications regarding maker, materials, historical style, date, culture, and naming conventions are research-based opinions made entirely in good faith using the visible features of the item. Buyers are kindly encouraged to review all photographs carefully, do their own due diligence, and come to their own conclusions prior to offerding or purchase
