Description
An oversized Agatewear ewer or water pitcher, from the ‘Agate’ toiletwares line in the ‘Pompiean’ shape, Copeland and Garrett, Spode – circa 1840.
Copeland and Garrett operated from 1833-1847 in Stoke-on-Trent, England.
Agateware vessels are made up of a white clay stained with metallic oxides to create a swirl of multi-colored clays.
A large piece originally paired with a basin, molded with an applied handle, a flat-top crimped upper rim, and a footed base. This piece has an overall chocolate brown coloring mixed with ochre, along with small spots of light Cerulean blue.
Marked: An applied, raised white pad mark reading Copeland Garrett.
Also showing an older shop label.
13.75 in. H x 8 in. from handle to spout x 5.25 in. W
In very good antique condition. A small, old nick to the base rim as shown.
