Lot 87: A Collection of Nineteenth-Century British Copper Lustre and Transfer-Printed Earthenware
A collection of earthenware pieces showcasing various nineteenth-century decorative techniques. The assembly includes a large copper lustre jug featuring a central cobalt blue band decorated with hand-painted polychrome sprigged floral and fruit motifs in relief. A second jug is finished in copper lustre with a wide band of pink beaded textured decoration. A small mug features horizontal banding in yellow and dark blue with a copper lustre rim and handle, and a small cream jug displays a floral band at the neck against a copper lustre ground. Two matching teacups and saucers are decorated with a transfer-printed poppy and scrolled foliage pattern tinted in orange, green, and brown, featuring scalloped rims. An orange adhesive label reading 87 is attached to the textured jug, and a similar label reading L8 is fixed to one of the saucers. No manufacturer marks, printed backstamps, or impressed characters are visible on the pieces.
Condition report:
The collection appears in good condition with minor surface wear and rubbing to the copper lustre glazes consistent with age, as seen in the overview photograph. No significant chips, cracks, or repairs are visible.
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