Description
This is a Brown and Tan Staffordshire pitcher and water bowl, with roses on it. It has 4J etched out on the bottom and the stamp with Empress Ironstone Staffordshire England. Does anyone know the value of this???
Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
porcelain
Distinguishing marks
Has the 4J on the bottom as well as Empress Ironstone Staffordshire England stamp
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Pitcher is 10 inches tall and the washbowl is 12 inches in diameter
Weight
about 10 lbs together
History
I found this at a Garage sale
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Paid $5 at a Garage sale
For Sale?
No
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Re: Staffordshire pitcher and bowl
This is vintage, meaning 1960 or newer. I cant find a thing on Empress Ironstone in Staffordshire, they are not in the Encyclopedia of British Pottery so they must be after 1960.
Unless this is an antique or made by a high end potter you may get between 50-75.00 for the set depending on demand.
Re: Staffordshire pitcher and bowl
You have a good eye my collector friend. I just bought this set, minus the floral pattern on the pitcher which is a 2nd/cast off. I paid $20 (=) here in Denmark (the land of Royal Copenhagen Porcelian) where British crockery isn't highly valued. I also spotted an identicaly moulded set in a blue & white "Monaco" pattern from the same factory listed at Ruby Lane for $175. Considering ours is less desireable than the blue & white classic version. I would appraise them about $100-150. They are'nt old, my pitcher is dated `75 an era when tans & golds certainly dominated interior decor. For $5 you got a bargain!
Re: Staffordshire pitcher and bowl
You have a good eye my collector friend.
I just bought this set, minus the floral pattern on the pitcher which is a 2nd/cast off. I paid $20 (=) here in Denmark (the land of Royal Copenhagen Porcelain) where British crockery isn't highly valued. I also spotted an identicaly moulded set in a blue & white "Monaco" pattern from the same factory listed at Ruby Lane for $175 (see link).
http://www.rubylane.com/shops/pbvalintines/item/PB-0011
Considering ours is less desireable than the blue & white classic version. I would appraise them about $100-150. They are'nt old, my pitcher is dated `75 an era when tans & golds predominated interior decor. At any rate, the $5 you paid was a real bargain!