Antique Relief moulded jug Charles Meigh & Son Fluted design
Feature
ONE OF A KIND
A beautiful and increasingly scarce Victorian pale grey stoneware jug in the elegant ‘Flutes’ pattern, registered by Charles Meigh & Son of Hanley, Staffordshire, on 9 June 1854 (Parcel 2, Registration No. 96039). The design is recorded by Henrywood (British Jugs and their Designers, BJ/385) and is a fine example of mid-Victorian ceramic design.
The jug features relief-moulded decoration, produced using detailed plaster moulds that allowed the design and form to be created in one process. This efficient manufacturing method was widely adopted during the Victorian period and enabled the production of richly decorated ceramics on a larger scale.
The jug's appeal lies in its refined simplicity. Deep vertical fluting rises from a band of rounded moulded bosses at the base, creating a strong architectural form reminiscent of classical columns. A further band of raised decoration encircles the neck, while the clean lines and elegant proportions give the piece a timeless quality that feels surprisingly modern.
This antique ceramic pitcher reflects the Victorian fascination with both utility and beauty. Whether displayed on a dresser, filled with seasonal flowers, or incorporated into a collection of English pottery, it brings quiet sophistication and historical interest to any interior.
Charles Meigh was one of the most respected Staffordshire potters of the period, and pieces bearing the applied registration diamond mark are highly sought after by collectors of Victorian ceramics and registered designs.
Features
- Antique Charles Meigh & Son jug
- Registered design: 9 June 1854
- Registration Number 96039, Parcel 2
- pale grey stoneware
- Applied registration diamond mark to the base
- Staffordshire pottery, Hanley
- Elegant Victorian design
- 21.5 cms
Charles Meigh operated in Hanley, Staffordshire, from 1835, later trading as Charles Meigh & Son. The firm's registered designs are an important part of Victorian ceramic history, documenting the innovation and creativity of the Staffordshire pottery industry during the mid-19th century.
Perfect For
- Collectors of Victorian pottery
- Staffordshire ceramics collections
- English country house interiors
- Shelf, dresser, and table styling
- Lovers of simple, architectural design
Condition
good antique condition with no cracks or chips.Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
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