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Rare Hornby Model Dairies - Richmond, Antique Large Size, two tone Advertising Pot.
The front reads:
J. F. & H. E. Hornby
Model Dairies
Richmond
Kew & St. Margaret’s
Three Silver Medals
For Cream
Dairy Shows 1895, 1896, 1901
and Other Prizes
Hornby operated a business known as “Model Dairies.” The term “Model Dairy” was commonly used in the late Victorian period to indicate modern, hygienic production methods—an important selling point as public concern about milk safety increased. Stoneware was commonly used because it was durable and helped preserve dairy products before the widespread use of glass bottles and refrigeration.
The two-tone salt-glazed (brown top, cream base) was a popular style for cream and preserve jars during this era. This pot is in good condition with some fade on the black transfer and one chip on the back top rim as shown. Please view the images as your best description of this pot.
Measures Approximately - 5” Tall x 3” diameter across the middle x 2” diameter base x 1 3/4” opening at the top
These charming pots are a great neutral addition to your Antique English Advertising Pot collection.
Most pots have some level of crazing, may have spots of discoloration, light hairline cracks and minor chips and fleabites that should be considered patina, additions to character and do not detract from its display value. These are expected due to age, use and the fact that they were often buried for decades before being dug up and rescued.
This is an authentic antique advertising pot sourced during my recent buying trip to England. I have been sourcing these wonderful antique pots for over 12 years from sources who are actually digging them up in ancient rubbish sites all over England. I purchased my first antique Advertising pot when my husband and I had the wonderful opportunity to live in England in the 1980’s. Our daughter was born there and we enjoyed living in England so much we often went back to visit after returning to the US.
Interestingly, this same daughter’s husbands job moved them to London were we have enjoyed visiting our grandchildren and traveling the countryside antiquing.
On our many visits we have became friends with many of the “diggers” excavating the ancient dumpsites all over the UK and now source thousands of pots from them every year. I still love the charm they add to every room they are placed in.
Returns are not excepted on these rare authentic pieces but please contact if you have any questions.
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