{"product_id":"antique-charles-meigh-son-flutes-jug-registered-9-june-1854","title":"Antique Relief moulded jug  Charles Meigh \u0026 Son Fluted design","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and increasingly scarce \u003cstrong\u003eVictorian pale grey stoneware jug\u003c\/strong\u003e in the elegant \u003cstrong\u003e‘Flutes’ pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, registered by \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Meigh \u0026amp; Son of Hanley, Staffordshire\u003c\/strong\u003e, on \u003cstrong\u003e9 June 1854\u003c\/strong\u003e (Parcel 2, Registration No. 96039). The design is recorded by Henrywood (\u003cem\u003eBritish Jugs and their Designers\u003c\/em\u003e, BJ\/385) and is a fine example of mid-Victorian ceramic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Meigh was one of the most respected Staffordshire potters of the period, and pieces bearing the \u003cstrong\u003eapplied registration diamond mark\u003c\/strong\u003e are highly sought after by collectors of Victorian ceramics and registered designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique Charles Meigh \u0026amp; Son jug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistered design: 9 June 1854\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration Number 96039, Parcel 2\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epale grey stoneware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplied registration diamond mark to the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaffordshire pottery, Hanley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant Victorian design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21.5 cms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Meigh operated in Hanley, Staffordshire, from 1835, later trading as \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Meigh \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Victorian pottery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaffordshire ceramics collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish country house interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf, dresser, and table styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLovers of simple, architectural design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egood antique condition with no cracks or chips.Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natalia Willmott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63782707822969,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/8278\/files\/9FC55585-FD97-4779-BB84-C0C020E78323.jpg?v=1781679353","url":"https:\/\/nataliawillmott.co.uk\/products\/antique-charles-meigh-son-flutes-jug-registered-9-june-1854","provider":"Natalia Willmott","version":"1.0","type":"link"}