Lot 771: A large Victorian blue and white transfer-printed earthenware washstand jug
Attributed to Wood and Sons of Staffordshire, this large earthenware pitcher is decorated in a medium blue underglaze transfer print in the English Scenery pattern. The bulbous body features a pastoral scene depicting cattle grazing in a meadow before large, densely foliated trees, set against a background of distant hills and a cloudy sky. The shoulder and neck are adorned with an elaborate border of roses and other large blossoms, while a narrow repeating geometric and foliate band runs around the interior and exterior of the scalloped rim. The jug features a wide, pinched pouring lip, a large C-scroll handle with a thumb rest, and a smaller secondary lug handle on the side to assist with two-handed pouring. The piece is constructed of glazed earthenware, likely a robust ironstone body. No maker’s marks or backstamps are visible in the provided image.
Dimensions: Not provided.
Condition report:
The jug appears to be in good overall condition with no large chips, cracks, or obvious repairs visible from the primary perspective. There is some minor surface wear and potential light crazing consistent with age and domestic use. An orange auction lot sticker is present on the rim. A full physical inspection of the interior and base would be required for a definitive report.
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