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Stoneware “one cup” teapot, c.1830

Monday, April 12th, 2010

English salt-glazed stoneware teapot decorated with brown iron-rich slip, attributed to S & H Briddon in Brampton, Derbyshire in the early 1800s. The lid has a pierced mushroom-shaped finial.

This small fluted form “bachelor’s teapot” measures 3-1/2″ tall and is 7″ wide from the end of the handle to the tip of the spout.

The metal replacement handle is secured to the body using two horizontal and three vertical metal straps.

Here is the exact same teapot showing its original handle, as found in Robin Emmerson’s book “British Teapots & Tea Drinking” (Crown, 1992)

This Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Yixing teapot seems to be the inspiration for the English piece.

Photo courtesy of AntiqueTica

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American stoneware crock, c.1880

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

Another favorite of mine, purchased from the same collector who graciously sold me the set of five Lambeth jugs. This 11-1/4″ high stoneware crock, most likely from New England, has an incised “4” to indicate it has a capacity of four gallons and is decorated in a cobalt slip abstract floral design.

This beauty also sports one of the most unusual repairs I have seen, as the large cracks are held tightly together with woven willow.

I was destined to own this piece, as a hand painted letter “B” (the first letter of my last name) appears on the reverse side of the crock.

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Castleford teapot, c.1810

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Iconic white feldspathic stoneware 4-3/4″ high teapot from Castleford, England, has neoclassical relief and applied decoration with blue enamel detail. Originally designed by Dunderdale & Co. in 1800, many manufactures in the same  region made their own version inspired by the original.

This teapot has survived 200 years of despair and repair.

The unique sliding lid, which had the same scalloped edge detail as the pot, seems to have slid off on to the floor and has been replaced by a brass lid, some time in the mid-1800’s.

The tip of the spout was also damaged and a metal sleeve now covers the broken spout.

There are even a few staples holding a crack together, making this an unusual example of an item with three inventive repairs made from three different materials.

An early paper label and an incised “22” are mark found on the bottom.

This example with eagle decoration and made for the American market maintains its original lid and spout.

Photo courtesy of Martyn Edgell Antiques

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Set of five Lambeth jugs, c.1870

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

This is the holy grail of antiques with inventive repairs…a set of five matching two-tone salt glazed stoneware jugs with matching replaced tin handles! Each jug has a fox hunt scene in relief; the three larger jugs are marked “QUART” and the two smaller ones have “PINT” incised on the front. They were made in Lambeth (now known as Waterloo), a borough within London, England. I purchased the set from a dealer in New Jersey who loved them as much as I do. It took a couple of visits and a little bit of coaxing to convince her to sell them to me, as I assured her they were going to a good home.

These three jugs are quart-sized and measure 7″ tall.

And these two jugs are pint-sized and are 5-1/4″ tall.

All jugs have replaced handles with two straps made from tin, as well as multiple cracks and chips. If these jugs could talk I am sure they would tell colorful tales of life in an 19th century English pub!

This is what a Lambeth jug looks like with its handle intact.

Photo courtesy of Eron Johnson Antiques

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This is NOT a “make-do!”

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

I was thrilled when I stumbled upon this late 1800’s stoneware “bean pot type pitcher” as described to me by a Maine antiques dealer. The only problem is that after I purchased it, I discovered it had never been repaired, thus not a make-do.

The handle and straps are original to the pot and I was fooled! I am sure that the dealer thought it was authentic and did not mean to deceive me. Rather than return the piece, I am keeping it as cautionary reminder to thoroughly examine each piece before purchasing

What I ultimately found stamped on the lower band: “PAT. JUNE 27 1876, M. SCHIFFER, ST LOUIS MO”

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Miniature salt glaze stoneware jug, c.1840

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

I love miniatures and was really excited to find this tiny two-toned floral sprigged pottery jug, made in Derbyshire, England in the mid-1800’s.

This little jug stands a mere 2″ tall and is made of stoneware with a salt glazed finish, which was fired at a high temperature to insure a glass-like, non-porous surface.

The original handle was replaced with an over scaled tin handle & strap, looking a bit out of proportion on this small jug.

This is what the original jug handle might have looked like had it not broken off.

Photo courtesy of eBay

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Stoneware bean pot, c.1880

Monday, March 15th, 2010

American brown glazed stoneware bean pot with lid, measures 5-1/2″ high and is 8-1/2″ wide from handle to handle.

A mismatched lid from another piece has been “married” to this pot.

The lid has an incised number “2” on the top right edge.

This was most likely made in Ohio or Pennsylvania in the late 1800’s.

When the single applied stoneware handle broke off, twin metal handles and straps were attached to “improve” upon the original design. The small, lightweight handles are out scale with the heavy pot and have become misshapen from use.

A metal support strap around the top has a bolt and nut to insure a tight fit.

This pot still has its original single handle.

Photo courtesy of Cyber Attic

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Ridgway stoneware jug, c.1830

Friday, March 12th, 2010

English salt glaze jug in molded relief “Bacchus & Grapes” pattern dates from the early 19th century.

Jug measures 4-3/4″ high and has an original pewter lid with replaced metal handle and support band.

This jug, exactly like mine, still maintains its original figural “Pan” handle.

Photo courtesy of David Pownall Willis

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Ridgway “Apostle” stoneware jug, c.1842

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

A large stoneware pottery jug with a salt glazed finish and deep relief decoration, registered in 1842 by Ridgway and designed by Charles Meigh & Co in Hanley, Staffordshire, England.

There are 8 apostle figures standing in 8 Gothic arches surrounding the jug.

Gothic revival style jug measures 10-1/4″ high by 10-1/4″ wide.

Charles Meigh’s first relief molded jug was made in 1835 and his “Apostle” jug is the most famous and popular.

An elaborate tin replacement handle mimics the original handle form.

This intact jug shows the original handle design. I’d say the tinsmith did a spectacular job recreating the broken handle with his similarly shaped and detailed replacement.

Photo courtesy of Victoria & Albert Museum

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