Large Early Victorian Blue & White Transferware Cattle Treacle Jar Jug C.1840

A large and highly decorative early Victorian blue and white transfer-printed earthenware covered jar, circa 1840, probably Staffordshire.

Of substantial proportions at approximately 14.5 cm high and weighing 643 grams, the jar is decorated in a soft cobalt-blue transfer with a continuous English pastoral landscape populated by cattle and figures amongst trees, buildings and water. An elaborate floral and foliate border encircles the upper body, while the substantial loop handle carries additional blue scroll decoration.

The vessel has a formed inner neck/ledge designed to accommodate its original cover, which is now absent. Covered transfer-printed storage and treacle jars with ceramic covers are documented from this period.

The underside is unmarked by a named manufacturer but bears an incised/impressed “24”, probably a contemporary factory, workman’s, size or pattern number.

The creamy earthenware body displays extensive fine age-related glaze crazing, giving the surface an attractive time-aged appearance. There is associated staining and discolouration, particularly internally and around the foot, together with minor firing imperfections and surface wear. There are several short hairlines from the upper rim, as photographed. No major body crack or restoration has been identified. Original cover/lid is absent.

A particularly attractive survivor of early 19th-century British transferware, with considerable decorative appeal from its unusually large scale and continuous rural cattle scene.

Date: Circa 1840

Origin: England, probably Staffordshire

Material: Transfer-printed earthenware

Height: 14.5 cm

Weight: 643 g

Mark: Incised/impressed “24”

Condition: Original cover absent; extensive glaze crazing and age-related staining; short rim hairlines and general wear consistent with age.

Value with missing lid £95 But now priced for a quick sale

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