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Quality Antique Victorian Sunderland Lustre Jug
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Quality Antique Victorian Sunderland Lustre Jug

19th century
Description

Quality antique Victorian Sunderland lustre jug, having a quality antique Victorian Sunderland jug decorated with a large sailing ship and the other having a black floral decorative border framing a verse on a cream and pink blush ground.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Victorian Pink Lustre Jug to the 1860s.

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SA1231209
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Description
Quality antique Victorian Sunderland lustre jug, having a quality antique Victorian Sunderland jug decorated with a large sailing ship and the other having a black floral decorative border framing a verse on a cream and pink blush ground.
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Victorian Pink Lustre Jug to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231209
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A Victorian cream earthenware jug decorated with pink splash lustre trim and a central hand-coloured transfer print of a three-masted sailing ship.
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Archive I A Victorian cream earthenware jug decorated with pink splash lustre trim and a central hand-coloured transfer print of a three-masted sailing ship.

Quality Antique Victorian Sunderland Lustre Jug

Archive II A Victorian cream earthenware jug decorated with pink splash lustre trim and a central hand-coloured transfer print of a three-masted sailing ship. View II
Archive III A Victorian cream earthenware jug decorated with pink splash lustre trim and a central hand-coloured transfer print of a three-masted sailing ship. View III
Archive IV A Victorian cream earthenware jug decorated with pink splash lustre trim and a central hand-coloured transfer print of a three-masted sailing ship. View IV
Archive V A Victorian cream earthenware jug decorated with pink splash lustre trim and a central hand-coloured transfer print of a three-masted sailing ship. View V
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Items For Sale 273
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Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
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A Victorian cream earthenware jug decorated with pink splash lustre trim and a central hand-coloured transfer print of a three-masted sailing ship.
Quality antique Victorian Sunderland lustre jug
Ref: SA1231209
A Victorian cream earthenware jug decorated with pink splash lustre trim and a central hand-coloured transfer print of a three-masted sailing ship.
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  • ObjectJug
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze, Metallic Oxide
  • ColourPink, Cream
  • MotifsSplash lustre, sailing ship, scroll handle
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This Victorian earthenware jug presents a cream-coloured glazed body enhanced with vibrant pink splash lustre trim around the rim, base, and upper border. A hand-coloured transfer print of a large three-masted sailing ship occupies the central field, resting upon a green patch of ground with black rigging details and a curved scroll handle attached to the right side. The piece exhibits gentle signs of age through minor wear to the pink glaze on the rim and handle surfaces. Practical dimensions measure 14 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 20 cm deep, making it a compact display item. Positioned upon a sideboard top within an English country house setting, this jug serves as a decorative accent vessel. Collectors integrate such pieces into traditional table settings, open shelving arrangements, or cabinetry displays to highlight historical ceramic techniques and nautical motifs. The classic form and hand-finished details coordinate naturally with other antique earthenware and period decorative accessories in living spaces or dining rooms.

Sunderland lustre is a distinct style of English earthenware produced primarily in the North East of England during the 19th century. It is characterized by its metallic glaze, often displaying a pink, purple, or mottled copper sheen over a light background.

These pieces were crafted from white or cream earthenware and decorated using metallic oxides, such as gold solution for pink lustre, applied over the glazed surface and refired at a lower temperature.

Authentic pieces feature characteristic splash or marbled metallic lustres, period transfer prints depicting maritime themes, bridges, or verses, and typical earthenware weight with minor firing variations.

Display these ceramics on open kitchen shelving, a dresser, or a sideboard alongside neutral stoneware to allow the iridescent metallic glaze and detailed transfers to serve as a focal point.

Hand wash gently in lukewarm water using a mild washing-up liquid and a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive pads, chemical cleaners, or dishwashers that can strip the delicate metallic oxide layers.
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