Minton Pottery Strainer Jug Printed & Coloured 7327 Antique c 1848

A very attractive antique pottery strainer jug decorated with transfer printed and hand coloured flowers and leaves in predominantly green and purple colouring. We think that the flowers are possibly water lilies. There is green lining or banding around the rim, base and handle. The jug was made by Minton, their name is indistinctly impressed on the base. The pattern number 7327 is painted on the base along with decorator's marks and impressed potter's marks. This pattern number was introduced circa 1847, it was made in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire England circa 1850. Queen Victoria was on the throne in the mid 19th century when this was made during the Victorian period.

It has a round pot bellied body with a capacity of about 1 litre or 1 3/4 pints. The spout has an integral fourteen hole triangular shaped drainer formed by the neck of the jug. There is a plain loop handle has a small rear facing thumb rest at the top.

This lovely antique pottery earthenware jug is in good antique condition. There is some rubbing to the enameling and a small crack at the left hand side of the drainer and a star crack to the base . Some glaze rubbing to the spout.

This is a great antique item to add to any collection of antique jugs, Minton pottery, strainer jugs, creamers, pitchers, English earthenware or Staffordshire pottery items. 

Reference.
Page 140 of Minton Pottery and Porcelain of the First Period 1793 -1850 Geoffrey A Godden.

Approximate sizes
Capacity 1 3/4 pints
Height 5 inches ( 12.7 cm)
Diameter 6 inches ( 15 cm)
Length 7 inches ( 17.8 cm)
Weight 566 grammes unpacked

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