Antique English Victorian Pitcher/Jug Pewter Lid Dolphin & Shell Design c.1870

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Debenriver Antiques Debenriver Limited , established in 1989, is a UK company based in Suffolk, England and Maine, USA. Debenriver specializes in high quality English antiques, silver and paintings, as well as collectables, boat plans and nautical items. Antique Victorian Pitcher, English, Dolphin and Seashell Decoration, Pewter Lid. c.1870 A most attractive pewter-lidded English pitcher. � The main design is a pair of dolphins with entwined tails, holding up a large pinky-maroon seashell; the design is repeated on both sides of the jug. � Around the rim, above a relief line, the design depicts a branch with flowers twined around. � The handle has the same rim design but this time in a rich golden ochre colour, typical of the period.The polychrome design on this jug is really lovely and most unusual. � With elegant design and charming, colourful and happy decoration this lovely pitcher from Victorian England is a wonderful decorative piece, and a great addition to any collection of antique and classic English pottery. Marks: The jug is unmarked. Condition: The jug is in remarkably excellent condition with light crazing to the glaze consistent with age. � No chips or cracks. The pewter lid is also in remarkably excellent condition. � Size: Height (over lid) 220mm (8 5/ 8"). Base Diameter 120mm (4 3/ 4"). Payment should be made in read more