Antique Staffordshire pearlware lustre jug with purple transfer pastoral scene, c. 1825–1840
£350.00
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A beautifully decorative English Staffordshire pearlware jug dating to c. 1825-1840, made in the late Georgian to early Victorian period. Baluster in form with softly faceted sides, a scalloped rim and a shaped foot, it is decorated with a purple transfer-printed pastoral allegorical scene, enhanced with hand colouring, depicting figures in the tradition of French galant engravings.
The rim is embellished with pink/copper lustre banding, complemented by hand-painted overglaze enamel details in pink-lilac tones to the borders. The combination of transfer printing, hand colouring and selective lustre highlights is characteristic of Staffordshire production in the 1820s-1830s. Unmarked, as expected for wares of this type.
Measurements
Height: 19 cm (7.5″)
Width: 18.5 cm (7.3″)
Depth: 15 cm (5.9″)
Weight: 543 g
Condition
Lovely overall condition, with no cracks, restorations or breaks. A few small dark spots are visible, consistent with minor enamel changes or kiln impurities, and the jug remains in excellent antique condition.
Antique Staffordshire pearlware lustre jug with purple transfer pastoral scene, c. 1825–1840
£350.00
The rim is embellished with pink/copper lustre banding, complemented by hand-painted overglaze enamel details in pink-lilac tones to the borders. The combination of transfer printing, hand colouring and selective lustre highlights is characteristic of Staffordshire production in the 1820s-1830s. Unmarked, as expected for wares of this type.
Measurements
Height: 19 cm (7.5″)
Width: 18.5 cm (7.3″)
Depth: 15 cm (5.9″)
Weight: 543 g
Condition
Lovely overall condition, with no cracks, restorations or breaks. A few small dark spots are visible, consistent with minor enamel changes or kiln impurities, and the jug remains in excellent antique condition.