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Lot 41:
An Art Deco Kensington Pottery Hand-Painted Cobalt Lustre Floral Pitcher
Description
A British Art Deco earthenware pitcher produced by Kensington Pottery Ltd, Hanley. The vessel features a characteristic bulbous body with a flared spout and a sharp angular handle. The exterior is finished in a vibrant mottled cobalt blue lustre glaze, decorated with hand-painted floral motifs in shades of pink and red with yellow-green foliage. The rim is detailed with a fine gilt edge. The underside bears the printed KENSINGTON K.P.B. WARE ENGLAND mark, an impressed KENSINGTON ART WARE stamp, and hand-painted 102/T numerals. This piece represents the commercial Art Deco style of the Staffordshire potteries during the interwar period. Circa 1930. Height: 15 cm.
Condition report:
Presented in generally good condition. There is fine, age-appropriate crazing visible to the cream-coloured earthenware base. Minimal rubbing is present to the gilt rim consistent with age and handling. No chips, cracks, or restorations are evident.
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