Description
Antique Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Jug – Cobalt Blue & Sprigged Floral Design – Victorian Era
A striking and highly decorative antique stoneware jug, attributed to Doulton Lambeth, showcasing classic Victorian craftsmanship and bold colour contrast.
Item Details:
- Maker: Doulton Lambeth (attributed)
- Origin: England
- Period: Late 19th Century (Victorian)
- Material: Salt-glazed stoneware
- Colour: Deep cobalt blue top with buff stoneware body
- Height: Approx. 20–25 cm (estimate)
Design Features:
- Rich cobalt blue glazed upper section with elegant relief patterning
- Lower body finished in natural buff stoneware with detailed texture
- Beautiful applied (sprigged) floral motifs in white with dark centres
- Decorative beaded band separating the colour sections
- Classic pitcher form with handle and pouring spout
Condition:
- Very good antique condition
- No major cracks or repairs observed
- Minor age-related wear consistent with use and age
- Some light surface marks typical of salt-glazed stoneware
Historical Significance:
Pieces from Doulton Lambeth are highly collectible, representing the height of English studio pottery during the Victorian period. Known for their innovative use of stoneware and decorative techniques, Lambeth wares were both functional and artistic.
