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Unusual Antique Black Basalt Pottery Milk Jug
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
for sale €193     $210
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Unusual Antique Black Basalt Pottery Milk Jug

19th century
Description

Unusual Antique Black Basalt Pottery Milk Jug with an eagle surmounting the handle having a lovely glazed finish.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Antique Black Pottery Jug to the Victorian era.

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SA1183708
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0037
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Description
Unusual Antique Black Basalt Pottery Milk Jug with an eagle surmounting the handle having a lovely glazed finish.
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Antique Black Pottery Jug to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183708
Dealers Internal Ref
0037
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A black glazed ceramic milk jug featuring relief floral moulding around the base, a ridged neck, and a decorative bird motif atop the handle.
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Archive I A black glazed ceramic milk jug featuring relief floral moulding around the base, a ridged neck, and a decorative bird motif atop the handle.

Unusual Antique Black Basalt Pottery Milk Jug

Archive II A black glazed ceramic milk jug featuring relief floral moulding around the base, a ridged neck, and a decorative bird motif atop the handle. View II
Archive III A black glazed ceramic milk jug featuring relief floral moulding around the base, a ridged neck, and a decorative bird motif atop the handle. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A black glazed ceramic milk jug featuring relief floral moulding around the base, a ridged neck, and a decorative bird motif atop the handle.
Archive V A black glazed ceramic milk jug featuring relief floral moulding around the base, a ridged neck, and a decorative bird motif atop the handle. View V
Archive VI A black glazed ceramic milk jug featuring relief floral moulding around the base, a ridged neck, and a decorative bird motif atop the handle. View VI
Archive VII A black glazed ceramic milk jug featuring relief floral moulding around the base, a ridged neck, and a decorative bird motif atop the handle. View VII
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Telephone 07789 374912
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rebeccasarahantiques
Verified Since Jun 2019
Items For Sale 279
Items Sold 141
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
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A black glazed ceramic milk jug featuring relief floral moulding around the base, a ridged neck, and a decorative bird motif atop the handle.
Unusual Antique Black Basalt Pottery Milk Jug
Ref: SA1183708
A black glazed ceramic milk jug featuring relief floral moulding around the base, a ridged neck, and a decorative bird motif atop the handle.
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FAQs

Black basalt and dark glazed ceramics were developed in Britain during the 18th century, gaining widespread popularity through potteries in Staffordshire and Shropshire. These pieces were inspired by classical Greco-Roman pottery and were produced using iron-rich clays or dark lead-based glazes to achieve a dense, lustrous finish.

These jugs were constructed from high-fired stoneware or refined earthenware. Decorative details were applied using press-moulding techniques or relief sprigging before firing, resulting in raised floral patterns, fluting, and sculptural handles.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-appropriate wear to the base rim, precise relief details, and slight irregularities inherent to hand-assisted manufacturing. Look for crisp moulding around handles and decorative bands, along with consistent firing characteristics indicative of period kilns.

A dark ceramic jug creates visual weight when placed against light backgrounds such as marble or pale wood. It functions effectively as an accent piece on open kitchen shelving, a sideboard, or stacked on books within a curated display cabinet.

Hand washing using tepid water and a mild detergent is recommended. Avoid abrasive sponges, immersion in standing water, or dishwasher cleaning, as extreme temperatures can cause crazing or damage to delicate relief details.
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