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Hicks and Meigh Blue Chintz Footbath Jug 1845
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Hicks and Meigh Blue Chintz Footbath Jug 1845

19th century
Sold 16 October 2025 · Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
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A vibrant Hicks and Meigh footbath jug in blue chintz with clobbered flowers. Spring is here!

In beautiful condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
34cm (13.39")
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Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Ceramic Jug to the 19th Century.

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SA1129863
Description
A vibrant Hicks and Meigh footbath jug in blue chintz with clobbered flowers. Spring is here!

In beautiful condition.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Ceramic Jug to the 19th Century.

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SA1129863
Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2022
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Archive I An antique blue and white ceramic footbath jug featuring an all-over chintz pattern with hand-painted pink, yellow, and white floral motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II An antique blue and white ceramic footbath jug featuring an all-over chintz pattern with hand-painted pink, yellow, and white floral motifs. View II
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Archive IV An antique blue and white ceramic footbath jug featuring an all-over chintz pattern with hand-painted pink, yellow, and white floral motifs. View IV
Archive V An antique blue and white ceramic footbath jug featuring an all-over chintz pattern with hand-painted pink, yellow, and white floral motifs. View V
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An antique blue and white ceramic footbath jug featuring an all-over chintz pattern with hand-painted pink, yellow, and white floral motifs.
Hicks and Meigh Blue Chintz Footbath Jug 1845
Ref: SA1129863
An antique blue and white ceramic footbath jug featuring an all-over chintz pattern with hand-painted pink, yellow, and white floral motifs.
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  • ObjectJugs & Pitchers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCeramic, Earthenware, Glaze
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsAll-over floral chintz pattern, Hand-painted enamel details, Scrolled handle, Footed base
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 34 cm (13 in)

Chintz pottery features densely packed overall floral patterns inspired by imported Indian chintz fabrics. During the 19th century, advances in transfer printing allowed potteries to apply intricate, multi-coloured botanical designs seamlessly across complex vessel shapes.

These pieces were typically crafted from refined clay or earthenware bodies, shaped either by throwing on a wheel or via mould-pressing. The detailed patterns were applied using copper-plate transfer printing before being hand-painted with enamel colours and finished with a clear lead glaze.

Authentic pieces often exhibit subtle manufacturing imperfections such as crazing, minor glaze pooling, and faint makers marks or registration diamonds on the base. The depth of the transfer print and the softening of colours under the glaze are key indicators of period age.

An antique ceramic jug functions well as a sculptural centrepiece on a dining table or displayed empty on a bookshelf to add texture and historical contrast. Its traditional pattern pairs effectively with neutral, minimalist backdrops to create a curated focal point.

Antique ceramics should be hand-washed gently in lukewarm water with mild detergent when necessary, avoiding abrasive sponges or prolonged soaking. Displaying them away from direct sunlight helps prevent any fading of the overglaze enamels.
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