Proskau Faience Tromp L oeil Jug in the Form of a Parrot, circa 1770

English Pearlware Pottery Large Bacchus Jug, Staffordshire, Circa 1800 The Pearlware pottery large jug depicts Bacchus sitting on a barrel holding a large cornucopia on his right sh...

"The Hearty Good Fellow": Rare Standing Pearlware Toby Jug (Staffordshire, c. 1800) A charismatic and vibrant English pearlware "Toby" jug, modeled in the scarce form known to collectors as the "Hearty Good Fellow." Dating to circa 1800, this piece represents a delightful departure from the standard seated Toby jug, depicting the figure in a standing, convivial pose. The figure is modeled with a distinct sense of movement, his head turned slightly to the left. He is dressed in the height of Georgian tavern fashion: a deep cobalt blue jacket, a bright orange waistcoat, and vivid yellow breeches. Under his right arm, he supports a large white ale jug, while his left hand holds a pipe across his chest. Reverse & Construction: The reverse reveals a robust rustic branch handle that extends downward into a molded tree-stump support. This integral support was a clever potter's device to stabilize the standing figure during firing. Both the handle and the rocky base are left in plain white pearlware—an unusual variation (as most examples feature green or brown painted bases)—which highlights the crispness of the molding. Condition: Good antique condition. Typical minor flaking to the glaze on the rim of the tricorn hat...

Elegant 18th-Century Staffordshire Creamware Cauliflower Milk Jug and Cover This exquisite Milk Jug and Cover is a superior example of Cauliflower Ware, a distinctive and highly col...

Meissen miniature Turquoise-ground teapot and cover, 1735-40 The Meissen porcelain miniature teapot has a turquoise ground with a shaped cartouche ...

French Mid-century ceramic parrot pitcher by SAINT-CLEMENT, France, 1920s. It was around 1920 that the Faïencerie Saint-Clément began producing pitchers in the shape of animal. It w...

A gorgeous antique French majolica parrot absinthe pitcher decanter or figural jug hand painted with beautiful vibrant colors, circa 1900. This pitcher was made by Keller & Guerin at their St. Clement faience...

Standing on a tree trunk.

A gorgeous vintage French majolica parrot absinthe pitcher decanter or figural jug hand painted with beautiful vibrant colors, circa 1940-1950. ...