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Victorian Flow Blue Relief-moulded Jug with Pewter Lid, C.1850
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Victorian Flow Blue Relief-moulded Jug with Pewter Lid, C.1850

19th century
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Victorian Flow Blue Relief-Moulded Jug with Pewter Lid, c.1850

A mid-19th century English flow blue jug with its original pewter-mounted hinged lid. The white earthenware body is richly decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with scrolling foliate patterns, further embellished with gilt highlights. Relief-moulded grapevine detail appears around the handle and shoulder, a popular Victorian motif.

The glaze has the characteristic blurred “flow blue” effect, typical of Staffordshire production of the 1840s–1860s. The jug sits on a short circular foot with flat base rim, unmarked but in the manner of makers such as Samuel Alcock or J. & G. Meakin.

Condition

The jug shows age-related crazing and some staining. Small chips and glaze losses are visible to the body and footrim (as shown), together with wear to the gilding. The pewter lid has age patination, but the hinge remains intact and functional. Overall, a decorative example of mid-Victorian flow blue.

Dimensions

Height: 21 cm

Width: 13.5 cm

Depth: 10 cm

Declaration

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Victorian Flow Blue Jug to the 19th Century.

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Description
Victorian Flow Blue Relief-Moulded Jug with Pewter Lid, c.1850

A mid-19th century English flow blue jug with its original pewter-mounted hinged lid.

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The white earthenware body is richly decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with scrolling foliate patterns, further embellished with gilt highlights.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Relief-moulded grapevine detail appears around the handle and shoulder, a popular Victorian motif.

fig 1. A Victorian relief-moulded flow blue earthenware jug decorated with cobalt scrollwork, white floral details with gold accents, and a hinged pewter lid.
fig 1. Victorian Flow Blue Relief-moulded Jug with Pewter Lid, C.1850

The glaze has the characteristic blurred “flow blue” effect, typical of Staffordshire production of the 1840s–1860s. The jug sits on a short circular foot with flat base rim, unmarked but in the manner of makers such as Samuel Alcock or J. & G. Meakin.

fig 2. A Victorian relief-moulded flow blue earthenware jug decorated with cobalt scrollwork, white floral details with gold accents, and a hinged pewter lid.
fig 2. Victorian Flow Blue Relief-moulded Jug with Pewter Lid, C.1850

Condition

The jug shows age-related crazing and some staining. Small chips and glaze losses are visible to the body and footrim (as shown), together with wear to the gilding. The pewter lid has age patination, but the hinge remains intact and functional. Overall, a decorative example of mid-Victorian flow blue.

Dimensions

Height: 21 cm

Width: 13.5 cm

Depth: 10 cm

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Victorian Flow Blue Jug to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227999
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Archive I A Victorian relief-moulded flow blue earthenware jug decorated with cobalt scrollwork, white floral details with gold accents, and a hinged pewter lid.

Victorian Flow Blue Relief-Moulded Jug with Pewter Lid, c.1850

Archive II A Victorian relief-moulded flow blue earthenware jug decorated with cobalt scrollwork, white floral details with gold accents, and a hinged pewter lid. View II
Archive III A Victorian relief-moulded flow blue earthenware jug decorated with cobalt scrollwork, white floral details with gold accents, and a hinged pewter lid. View III
Archive IV A Victorian relief-moulded flow blue earthenware jug decorated with cobalt scrollwork, white floral details with gold accents, and a hinged pewter lid. View IV
Archive V A Victorian relief-moulded flow blue earthenware jug decorated with cobalt scrollwork, white floral details with gold accents, and a hinged pewter lid. View V
Archive VI A Victorian relief-moulded flow blue earthenware jug decorated with cobalt scrollwork, white floral details with gold accents, and a hinged pewter lid. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian relief-moulded flow blue earthenware jug decorated with cobalt scrollwork, white floral details with gold accents, and a hinged pewter lid. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian relief-moulded flow blue earthenware jug decorated with cobalt scrollwork, white floral details with gold accents, and a hinged pewter lid. View VIII
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A Victorian relief-moulded flow blue earthenware jug decorated with cobalt scrollwork, white floral details with gold accents, and a hinged pewter lid.
Victorian Flow Blue Relief-Moulded Jug with Pewter Lid, c.1850
Ref: SA1227999
A Victorian relief-moulded flow blue earthenware jug decorated with cobalt scrollwork, white floral details with gold accents, and a hinged pewter lid.
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FAQs

Flow blue is a style of white ceramic earthenware decorated with a cobalt blue pattern that deliberately blurred or flowed into the surrounding glaze during firing, popular throughout the Victorian era.

These jugs were typically made from ironstone or earthenware, decorated with cobalt blue transfer glaze or relief mouldings, highlighted with gilt accents, and completed with a fitted pewter lid.

Authentic pieces display a soft bleeding effect along the cobalt pattern edges, accompanied by historical production characteristics like hand-applied gilt, relief work, and occasional maker marks on the base.

Display the jug on a sideboard, dresser, or open shelf alongside neutral stoneware, or use it as a standalone decorative piece or floral vase to add contrast.

Hand wash gently with mild liquid soap and warm water using a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive scrubbers or submerging the hinged metal lid for prolonged periods.
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