It was listed by Vicky Thomas Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The cow has such a fantastic face, certainly one of the best looking I've ever seen!
The colours of both cow and maid are bright and vibrant, and the scene is set on a little patch of grass with curling leaves.
On the underside is a very old label, and also an hand written / incised number which was a security reference number from its previous owner (rather than a makers mark).
The jug comes in a good 'used' condition, with wear consistent with its age - over 150 years of being loved! As you will see from the photographs, there are a few slight paint losses, a firing mark on the inside of the maids hat ( not visible on the outside ), and a slight chip inside of the cows mouth.
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Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Antique Staffordshire Pottery Cow and Milkmaid Figure / Creamer Jug, 19th Century
