Small ‘Maw’ terracotta jug, enamelled decoration, c.1890
$45.00 AUD
Small terracotta jug, with printed & enamelled band of Renaissance style decoration in the ‘winged griffon’ pattern, with gilt rim. Printed MAW LONDON ENGLAND mark, Circa 1890
| Condition | small rim chip restored. |
|---|---|
| Size | 7.5cm |
| References | Maw & Co was a Shropshire firm which began making tiles in the 1850’s. By the 1880’s, they were making a range of useful wares to the latest fashion- such as this piece. They used the firm of Pratt to decorated some wares, as Pratt had pioneered the multi-colour printing technique on pottery. Some wares bear the Pratt mark, others Maw & Co, and many are unmarked. The 'S' on this appears alongside other 'Maw & Co' marked pieces. The design is referred to as ‘griffon’, but lacks an eagle’s head and so should be a ‘winged lion’. |
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