Bidspirit auction | Vintage Keele Street Seated Character

Vintage Keele Street Seated Character Jug - ABV400 This piece is a figural ceramic creamer (small pitcher) designed in a charming, character-based style, likely inspired by early 20th-century European or English pottery traditions. Description: A whimsical ceramic creamer shaped as a seated figure wearing period-style clothing, including a black tricorn-style hat, blue coat, yellow breeches, and pink stockings. The figure holds a brown jug across its lap, adding to the narrative, tavern-like feel of the design. The face is softly modeled with painted features—arched brows, small eyes, rosy cheeks, and red lips—giving it a slightly folk-art or storybook quality. The top of the hat is cleverly formed into the pouring spout, integrating function into the sculptural design. The glaze is glossy with hand-painted details in bold, contrasting colors. The interior appears unglazed or lightly glazed in a pale tone, typical for utility ceramics of this type. Key Details Type: Figural creamer / small pitcher Material: Glazed ceramic (likely earthenware) Design: Seated colonial or tavern-style figure Color palette: Black, cobalt blue, yellow, pink, brown, and cream Finish: Glossy glaze with hand-painted accents Spout: Formed by the rim of the hat Function: Pouring cream, milk, or sauces Reminiscent of Toby jugs, a traditional English ceramic form. Often associated with makers like Staffordshire Potteries, a historic center of figural ceramics production The character’s attire suggests an 18th-century European or colonial theme Measures approx. 2”