Decorative 19th Century Lilac English Salt Glaze Jug

Decorative 19th Century Lilac English Salt Glaze Jug

A wonderful antique English jug or pitcher from the mid 1800s.

with a stippled lilac background, a wide spout, reeded handle, and grapes with vines and bows in relief on the surround.

My best guess is Samuel Alcock of Cobridge, Staffordshire, whose pottery produced beautiful molded jugs.

H.18cm
W.11cm
D.14cm

Below is a wonderful article written and published by my beautiful friend Carolyn McDowell, passed away 2019.
She created thecultureconceptcircle.com

Jamie Allpress of Allpress Antiques at Malvern in Melbourne, enjoys collecting charming ceramic jugs, which were originally created to hold liquid.

I share his passion, especially for well-shaped jugs that can be used to hold fresh flowers stylishly.

See article here “Jamies Jugs”

Masons on Oak, Elm, Chestnut, Walnut, Fruitwoods & Country Furniture

Masons on Oak, Elm, Chestnut, Walnut, Fruitwoods & Country Furniture

When dressing the 16th – 19th century English and European Oak,

the first thing I think of is Masons Ironstone. They blend so well together.

A lot blends with Country furniture, Japanese Imari, English or French Green Majolica,

Pewter, Stoneware, Parian Ware, Antique and Contemporary Glass, Modern Ceramics,

Australian Pottery, Treen etc.

But, as I said, Masons are like wearing classic fashion items, they always look right.

Like the Little Black Dress, Cashmere Jumper or Black Blazer,

Single Breasted tailored Suit.

Timeless.

Intricate Restoration of 19th century Italian terracotta Amphora.

Intricate Restoration of 19th century Italian terracotta Amphora.

We recently restored this 19th century Italian terracotta amphora.

They rest on the 31st floor and a freak wind gust broke one into pieces.
Here’s a few after and during photos of our work.
The first photos were taken once back in place.

Restoring is certainly our bread and butter when it comes to business income.
Seeing the smile on a customers face when delivering a finished piece can be more rewarding than the payment…

BTW, the views from this outstanding building are the best I’ve seen in Melbourne.