Bidspirit auction | Ridgway & Abington ”Bulrush” Stoneware

Ridgway & Abington ”Bulrush” Stoneware Pitcher - Item/Description: Victorian relief-moulded ”Bulrush” stoneware pitcher. Manufactured in Staffordshire, England by Ridgway & Abington at their Church Works factory in Hanley. The specific patent design for this naturalistic pattern was officially registered on March 7, 1848. Features a highly organic, naturalistic theme depicting heavily raised, crisp relief-moulded cattails/bulrushes and long, sweeping reeds wrapping entirely around the bulbous body. Crafted from a pale sage gray stoneware using a smear-glazing technique. This process gives the exterior a smooth, matte finish that highlights the sharp details of the mould, while leaving a glossy, fully glazed interior to hold liquids safely. (William Ridgway & Co, Relief Moulded Jug) Material: Stoneware Dimensions: Length: 8 1/2”; Width: 8”; Height: 9 1/2 ” Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include dirt residue, markings, minor glaze crazing and faint surface marks. Age: c. 1840s Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $30 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.522