SWINNERTON'S (Hanley England) - Creamer Jug
IVORY was a tradename that was held and used by Swinnerton's
Circa 1940's ` 1950's
Opaque earthenware, meaning that you cannot see through the piece when held up to a strong light source
Cream coloured background
Deep Blue solid line around the top rim and down the back of the handle
Two groups of Tulips, a grouping on each side of the jug and one group being much larger than the other. These Tulips feature bright "happy" colours, afterall these were tough times in the 1940's for many people (World War II) and it was good to have a nice piece of brightly coloured tableware out for all to see (and made to feel happier)
Hand Decorated
Measurements:
105mm height x 80mm diameter at the widest point
Mouth is 56mm diameter with a wide 15mm length pouring spout
Weight: 150g (quite light for earthenware)
BACKSTAMP DETAILS:
This is the distinctive ('Oil Lamp' graphic) used by SWINNERTON'S 1930+
Print//Graphic are in Black
IVORY
(Oil Lamp graphic)
ENGLAND
Artist's markings are just to the right of the backstamp (Deep Blue). These were critical for the worker as this identified their completed pieces and formed the basis for their payment (they were paid per piece completed, not per hour or day)
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED
CLEAN
NO cracks
NO fleabites
NO discolouration
NO crazing evident (Wet & Dry tested)
Imperfections/flaws .... nothing is perfect in the world of earthenware/porcelain and this small jug is no exception.
On larger Tulip grouping I can see a couple of wear marks to the Tulip bloom (Purple bloom & some of the Lime Green foliage) - these are wear n tear rubbing marks but not readily obvious.
On the top, the spout has a small dot of Deep Blue and this is obviously how it left the works - this mark did not occur at a later time. Also on the topside of the rim I can see a very light "dot of colour" - this is again some sort of mark UNDER the glaze and I could not remove it. It is not a small chip (smooth to the finger) nor is it a mould growth!
Nice little creamer jug for your Milk or Cream from a bygone era almost 100 years ago!
