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Victorian Gaudy Welsh "Shanghai" Pattern Jug ~ Bayley & Ball
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Victorian Gaudy Welsh "Shanghai" Pattern Jug ~ Bayley & Ball

19th century
Sold 23 April 2025 · Applecross Antiques
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Simply beautiful ! A rare Registration Marked example, in excellent condition, of a Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Gaudy Welsh Jug,  decorated in "Shanghai" pattern by Bayley & Ball of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. The shape, derived from that originally introduced by Mason's under the product name "Fenton", registered by Bayley & Ball on 15 November 1845, Patent No. 31128. Cf. :- A marked example of an identical, though smaller jug is illustrated in Volume 1 of Monica South's superb work of reference, "Gaudy Welsh ~ A Visual Reference".

PACKING, LOSS IN TRANSIT INSURANCE AND EXPRESS SHIPPING FOR THIS ITEM VIA A ROYAL MAIL TRACKED SERVICE :- WITHIN U.K. ~ FREE OF CHARGE ~ WITHIN E.U. ~ £35.00 GBP ~ REST OF THE WORLD ~ £45.00 GBP

PLEASE ADD THE ABOVE SHIPPING FEE TO YOUR ORDER WHERE APPROPRIATE ~ THANK YOU

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Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated this Gaudy Welsh Jug to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.8cm (7.01")
Width
11.2cm (4.41")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA997071
Dealers Internal Reference
AVGWSJBAB-113
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Description
Simply beautiful ! A rare Registration Marked example, in excellent condition, of a Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Gaudy Welsh Jug,  decorated in "Shanghai" pattern by Bayley & Ball of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
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The shape, derived from that originally introduced by Mason's under the product name "Fenton", registered by Bayley & Ball on 15 November 1845, Patent No.
Applecross Antiques

31128. Cf. :- A marked example of an identical, though smaller jug is illustrated in Volume 1 of Monica South's superb work of reference, "Gaudy Welsh ~ A Visual Reference".

fig 1. An antique octagonal ceramic jug featuring a hand-painted floral and pagoda pattern in cobalt blue, copper red, and green against a white background, complete with a stepped handle.
fig 1. Victorian Gaudy Welsh "Shanghai" Pattern Jug ~ Bayley & Ball

PACKING, LOSS IN TRANSIT INSURANCE AND EXPRESS SHIPPING FOR THIS ITEM VIA A ROYAL MAIL TRACKED SERVICE :- WITHIN U.K. ~ FREE OF CHARGE ~ WITHIN E.U. ~ £35.00 GBP ~ REST OF THE WORLD ~ £45.00 GBP

PLEASE ADD THE ABOVE SHIPPING FEE TO YOUR ORDER WHERE APPROPRIATE ~ THANK YOU

fig 2. An antique octagonal ceramic jug featuring a hand-painted floral and pagoda pattern in cobalt blue, copper red, and green against a white background, complete with a stepped handle.
fig 2. Victorian Gaudy Welsh "Shanghai" Pattern Jug ~ Bayley & Ball

Love This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.applecrossantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated this Gaudy Welsh Jug to the 1850s.

Height
17.8cm (7.01")
Width
11.2cm (4.41")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA997071
Dealers Internal Ref
AVGWSJBAB-113
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Archive I An antique octagonal ceramic jug featuring a hand-painted floral and pagoda pattern in cobalt blue, copper red, and green against a white background, complete with a stepped handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Gaudy Welsh "Shanghai" Pattern Jug ~ Bayley & Ball

Archive II An antique octagonal ceramic jug featuring a hand-painted floral and pagoda pattern in cobalt blue, copper red, and green against a white background, complete with a stepped handle. View II
Archive III An antique octagonal ceramic jug featuring a hand-painted floral and pagoda pattern in cobalt blue, copper red, and green against a white background, complete with a stepped handle. View III
Archive IV An antique octagonal ceramic jug featuring a hand-painted floral and pagoda pattern in cobalt blue, copper red, and green against a white background, complete with a stepped handle. View IV
Archive V An antique octagonal ceramic jug featuring a hand-painted floral and pagoda pattern in cobalt blue, copper red, and green against a white background, complete with a stepped handle. View V
Archive VI An antique octagonal ceramic jug featuring a hand-painted floral and pagoda pattern in cobalt blue, copper red, and green against a white background, complete with a stepped handle. View VI
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An antique octagonal ceramic jug featuring a hand-painted floral and pagoda pattern in cobalt blue, copper red, and green against a white background, complete with a stepped handle.
Victorian Gaudy Welsh "Shanghai" Pattern Jug ~ Bayley & Ball
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An antique octagonal ceramic jug featuring a hand-painted floral and pagoda pattern in cobalt blue, copper red, and green against a white background, complete with a stepped handle.
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  • ObjectJugs & Pitchers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Ceramic
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsFloral sprays, Pagoda landscapes, Scroll handle, Octagonal body
  • SizeH 17.8 cm (7 in) x W 11.2 cm (4 in) x D 15.2 cm (6 in)

Gaudy Welsh is a type of brightly coloured earthenware, predominantly manufactured in Staffordshire and Wales during the 19th century, typically featuring cobalt blue, copper lustre, and iron red pigments.

These items were traditionally produced using white earthenware or ironstone bodies, decorated with a combination of underglaze transfer printing and hand-applied enamel colours, often finished with a clear glaze.

Antique earthenware should be hand-washed gently in lukewarm water using mild detergent when necessary, avoiding abrasive scourers and dishwashers to protect the aged glaze and fragile enamel decorations.

An antique ceramic jug can be used as a striking focal point on an open shelf, styled with dried botanicals, or displayed on a sideboard to introduce a touch of historic pattern and vibrant colour to contemporary spaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit characteristics such as crazing in the glaze, weight consistent with heavy earthenware, hand-painted brushwork over transfer lines, and occasional maker marks or pattern names stamped on the base.
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