Black Mulberry Transferware Sugar Bowl Furnival 1800's

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This stunning large black transferware Sugar Bowl was manufactured by Jacob Furnival in Cobridge, Staffordshire England circa 1840-1853. Furnival was one of the many infamous potters of the Stoke-On-Trent district. The pattern name is "Moss Rose" and features beautifully detailed black roses, leaves, sprigs and buds on a crisp white background. Two large applied intricate handles adorn either side. The tin pearlware glaze is remarkably pronounced on this piece giving it an overall bluish hue.....especially around the lid finial and underside of the lid and around the ridges of the pots pedestal. Even though this particuliar piece does not bear the makers mark and pattern name (I have no idea why some do and some don't) it does have the impressed letter "P" that is common to all of Jacob Furnivals Moss Rose pieces as well as a little impressed asteris. The Sugar Bowl features 6 paneled sides that flare outwards as they decend down to a ridged 6 sided pedestal base. This beautiful piece is in REMARKABLE condition considering not only its age but the fact that, in it's day, it was considered a very utilitarian piece of everyday kitchenware. T is some generalized age related crazing noted to the lid but the body is virtually craze free. It is also free from any chips, flakes or fleabites. The long "crack" that you see that extends from the rim..down around the top of one handle...and curving around down to the base is (in my opinion upon VERY close scrutiny) a PREGLAZING crack that occured in the manufacturing process NOT postmanufacturing damage. The edges (both inner and outer) are very smooth and rounded and appear to be filled in with glaze. T is no "thudding" noted to this area when flicked with a finger. But I am not an expert so please view the pictures carefully and ask any questions you may have prior to bidding. Other than 3 small glaze skips (2 of which are under the lid) the glaze is shiny and intact. T have been no repairs or restorations of any kind done to this piece. Measurements = 8" high (with lid on), 6 3/4" from handle to handle and 3 3/4" across the base. ~~~~PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK BACK AS I WILL BE LISTING SEVERAL MORE ITEMS IN THIS LOVELY PATTERN.....INCLUDING THE MATCHING TEA POT~~~~ ***CHECK MY FEEDBACK AND BID WITH CONFIDENCE..MY ITEMS ARE ALWAYS AS DESCRIBED AND PICTURED*** ~~~PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE COLLECTIBLES RANGING FROM ANTIQUE TO MODERN AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN~~~ +++Please feel free to email any questions prior to bidding. Although I am not an expert I will answer all questions as accurately and quickly as possible. Additional pictures available upon request+++ Winner to notify me within 24 hours from auctions end. Payment...in the form of money order cashiers check or personal check (held for 10 business days until cleared) to be IN my mailbox within one week from auctions end. Insurance is optional but HIGHLY recommended (especially for fragile items). I pack very well but items can still get damaged or lost and I cannot be held responsible for uninsured items once they leave my hands. I will gladly leave feedback for you once I know the item has arrived safely. Thank you for viewing my auction and be sure to take a peek at my other listings. I will be adding more antiques, collectibles and other "needful things" often. Good luck and Happy Holidays! read more

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