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Sir Edmund Elton English Sunflower Studio Pottery Jug, Circa 1890
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Sir Edmund Elton English Sunflower Studio Pottery Jug, Circa 1890

19th century
Description

This rare art pottery jug was made at the Sunflower Pottery Studio at Clevedon Court, Somerset, England circa 1890.

He produced these exotic wares in very small numbers as individual works of art which were then retailed at high class shops and stores in England and America at exclusively high prices. This beautiful individually designed jug is elegant in its design. It has a bulbous tapering body with a slender ring moulded neck which flares into the shaped spout and opposite there is a very pleasing, generously sized handle. The jug has a rich mid green thick glaze with a front central incised medallion of spreading stems with stylised flower heads and berries which are almost in a Celtic design. This very pleasing jug is fully signed on its base by the aristocratic potter, Elton.

Height 19cm x width 10.5cm x depth 10cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Elton Ware Ceramic Jug to the 1890s.

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SA1188456
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

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07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description
This rare art pottery jug was made at the Sunflower Pottery Studio at Clevedon Court, Somerset, England circa 1890.
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He produced these exotic wares in very small numbers as individual works of art which were then retailed at high class shops and stores in England and America at exclusively high prices.
Robert Belcher Antiques

This beautiful individually designed jug is elegant in its design. It has a bulbous tapering body with a slender ring moulded neck which flares into the shaped spout and opposite there is a very pleasing, generously sized handle. The jug has a rich mid green thick glaze with a front central incised medallion of spreading stems with stylised flower heads and berries which are almost in a Celtic design. This very pleasing jug is fully signed on its base by the aristocratic potter, Elton.

Height 19cm x width 10.5cm x depth 10cm

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Elton Ware Ceramic Jug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188456
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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A green glazed ceramic jug featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and an embossed sunflower motif on the side.
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Archive I A green glazed ceramic jug featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and an embossed sunflower motif on the side.

Sir Edmund Elton English Sunflower Studio Pottery Jug, Circa 1890

Archive II A green glazed ceramic jug featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and an embossed sunflower motif on the side. View II
Archive III A green glazed ceramic jug featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and an embossed sunflower motif on the side. View III
Archive IV A green glazed ceramic jug featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and an embossed sunflower motif on the side. View IV
Archive V A green glazed ceramic jug featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and an embossed sunflower motif on the side. View V
Archive VI A green glazed ceramic jug featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and an embossed sunflower motif on the side. View VI
Archive VII A green glazed ceramic jug featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and an embossed sunflower motif on the side. View VII
Archive VIII A green glazed ceramic jug featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and an embossed sunflower motif on the side. View VIII
Archive IX A green glazed ceramic jug featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and an embossed sunflower motif on the side. View IX
Archive X A green glazed ceramic jug featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and an embossed sunflower motif on the side. View X
Archive XI A green glazed ceramic jug featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and an embossed sunflower motif on the side. View XI
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A green glazed ceramic jug featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and an embossed sunflower motif on the side.
Sir Edmund Elton English Sunflower studio pottery jug, circa 1890
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A green glazed ceramic jug featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and an embossed sunflower motif on the side.
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  • ObjectDecorative Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glazed Ceramic
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsSunflower relief, Slip-trailed dots, Flared spout, Loop handle
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This Arts and Crafts decorative jug dates from 1890 and originates from the English Sunflower Pottery Studio. Formed from glazed ceramic earthenware, the piece displays a rich mid-green thick glaze overlaid with brown highlights. The vessel incorporates a bulbous tapering body, a slender ring-moulded neck, a flared spout, and a generous loop handle on the opposite side. A front central incised medallion shows spreading stems, stylised flower heads, slip-trailed dots, and berry motifs in relief. The signed studio pottery stands 19 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. Suitable for display in an English Country House interior, the jug sits attractively upon a sideboard top as a standalone decorative object. It brings historic ceramic artistry to a living room, dining room, or hallway surface, complementing traditional or eclectic interior schemes. Collectors of late nineteenth-century studio pottery will find it an appealing focal point for shelves, mantelpieces, or display cabinets where the detailed glaze and relief decoration can be viewed at close quarters.

Elton Ware is a line of English studio pottery produced by Sir Edmund Elton at the Sunflower Pottery in Clevedon, Somerset, between 1879 and 1920. It is characterised by colourful glazes, metallic iridescence, and relief decoration influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement.

These jugs were handcrafted from local earthenware clay and decorated using slip trailing or raised barbotine techniques. Unique combinations of metallic salts and glazes were fired in kilns to produce rich colours and iridescent textures.

Authentic pieces usually feature painted or incised marks on the base, such as Elton or an interlocking monogram. Examination of the distinctive glaze finish, metallic sheen, and raised floral slip motifs also assists in verification.

Place the vessel on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or open bookshelf as a standalone sculptural object. Its organic shape and rich glazed finish complement natural timber surfaces, neutral palettes, and botanical displays.

Clean surfaces by hand using warm water and mild dish liquid, avoiding abrasive pads or harsh chemical cleaners. Keep the ceramic out of extreme temperature shifts, and never submerge unstable antique glaze in a dishwasher.
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