English pottery red agateware pitcher mid 18th century

Reference: 3459

Dated: c. 1745 Staffordshire English

English pottery agateware pitcher, mid 18th century, probably Staffordshire.
The jug is very well potted and has a classic pinched kick at the tip of the handle always a good period feature on early pottery.
The glaze is very striking with reddish tones giving a rich strong definition to the outline of this good sized pitcher.
Agateware made from mixing different colour clays was very fashionable and popular in the mid 18th century. Samuel Bell Pomono Works based in Newcastle under Lyme Staffordshhire took out a patent in 1729 for "red marbled stoneware". The patent was week and several potters were quick to spot the potential of his technique and copied their own versions making specific attribution impossible.

Dimensions: 9.25 inch high

Medium: agateware pottery earthenware ceramic

Current Condition Restored spout

Provenance: Private Collection Washington DC.

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