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Mocha Large Multi-Slip-banded Yellow Ware Jug

$4,500

£3,443.34

€3,940.94

CA$6,355.19

A$6,907

CHF 3,701.52

MX$83,863.19

NOK 46,470.32

SEK 43,094.16

DKK 29,433.95

About the Item

Tavern Bright: Striped Mocha Yellowware Jug: Bold Bands of Blue and Yellow: English Earthenware, Circa 1820s. This striking Mocha yellowware jug is a superb example of popular, brightly colored utilitarian pottery produced in England during the early 19th century, likely around the 1820s to 1830s. Known for its durability and bold decoration, this style was widely exported and highly favored in American taverns and homes. The jug, thrown from the characteristic buff to yellow-colored clay that gives the pottery its name, is heavily decorated with crisp bands of colored slip. The body features alternating, narrow stripes of black, white, and the dominant yellowware ground, all visually anchored by two prominent bands of cobalt blue. A distinguishing feature of this piece is the unusual shell-shaped prunt placed just below the spout. Originally serving as a thumb-rest or "grip" to help steady the jug while pouring, the molded shell adds a charming, decorative flourish that elevates it beyond purely functional pottery. The wide, pedestal-style foot and exaggerated handle contribute to its robust, folk-art appeal. Historical Context: Mocha Ware and the Working Class This jug is an example of Mocha Ware, or "dipped ware," a type of slip-decorated earthenware produced mainly in Staffordshire, England, beginning in the late 18th century. Unlike the dendritic ("seaweed") patterns most often associated with the term "Mocha," this piece displays a multi-banded design, which was the most common and affordable form of decoration for this type of everyday vessel. Mocha ware's bright colors and low cost made it immensely popular among the working and middle classes in both Britain and the United States. Jugs and mugs were the primary forms produced, often used for serving beer or cider. The contrast of the strong yellow body with the vibrant blue bands makes this a particularly lively and collectible piece of early industrial folk art. Origin: England (Staffordshire) Period: Circa 1820s-1830s Medium: Yellowware Earthenware, Slip-decorated Decoration: Multi-Banded Slip in Yellow, Black, White, and Cobalt Blue Noted Feature: Molded Shell Prunt/Grip below the spout Style: Folk Art / Utilitarian Pottery (Mocha Ware) (Ref: NY8545-iamr)

Dimensions:
Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
Style:
Early Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Pottery
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1840-1849
Date of Manufacture:
1840
Condition:
Repaired: repaired to shell support on the front.
Seller Location:
Downingtown, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: NY8545-iamr1stDibs: LU861044870172

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