Alfred Meakin White Ironstone Jug - Staffordshire England

Alfred Meakin White Ironstone Jug - Staffordshire EnglandA tall white ironstone jug by Alfred Meakin of Staffordshire, England. Alfred Meakin was one of the major Staffordshire potteries of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, producing durable white earthenware and ironstone for both domestic and export markets. Condition: Excellent condition. Dimensions: 20. 5 cm high x 17 cm wide including spout and handle

and then the maker's own inscription: Elizabeth Temple aged 10 years 1826

Dimensions: 6

while the classic dome shape with multiple holes allows for precise stem placement

As these are oversized

and glaze drips that are characteristic of mass-produced stoneware of this era

Cast from slip and hand-decorated

Each piece signed by the maker

A solid piece of New Zealand trade history

equally suited to a period interior or a more contemporary setting where a touch of patina is welcome

The second half shifts into traditional kitchen skills and homemade staples: sourdough bread (including gluten-free)

Pattern: Watteau (Flow Blue)

Perfect for collectors of English transferware