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Mid-Size Ironstone Pitcher by “W & J Butterfield” England, Circa 1855

Creator: W &. J Butterfield
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Nice example of an ironstone pitcher, hand painted from copper plate transfers in the Chinese Manduran pattern depicting peacocks and abundant floral decoration in a Famille Rose style (see image). Design was made popular by Mason's company, albeit, this pitcher was manufactured by W &. J Butterfield of Tunstall, England in the northern most district of what is now Stoke-On-Trent, and was one of England's leading pottery and porcelain mecca’s ( see marking on the underneath). The pitcher is quite early, having been made circa 1855. There is floral decoration to the inside upper lip in addition to the nicely shaped handle. There are no cracks or chips; there is some paint loss to the top rust colored edging.. Gentle age crazing appears through out attesting to it’s nearly 165 year old manufacture; a very nice piece of early English ironstone.

Dimensions: 8" high x 6 1/2" deep x 5 3/8" wide

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ironstone
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use
Creation Date:	Circa 1855
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Incollect Reference #:	304852

Dimensions

W.	5.38 in;	H.	8 in;	D.	6.5 in;
W.	13.67 cm;	H.	20.32 cm;	D.	16.51 cm;

Message from Seller:

We are specialists in the field of antique mechanical coin banks. These rare and unique items were sold during the late 1800's and early 1900's to encourage and educate young children on the importance of saving money, with the majority of them having been made in America. We are leading experts in this field and one of the foremost dealers, having traded in mechanical banks since 1976.