Large Mochaware Jug with Cat's Eye Decoration

This mochaware pitcher has cable decoration in blue, white, and midnight brown slip on a lovely reddish brown slip ground (see images). Double bands of midnight brown slip encircle t...

This mochaware saltshaker has an attractive design with four bands of intricate "diamond" impressions and six bands of light blue slip. One band of impressed decoration is colored wi...

We are pleased to offer this exceptionally large and rare mid-19th century English mochaware bowl. Each piece of mochaware is unique. Made in England ci...

This massive and rare pitcher is fully decorated with the imagery and symbols of the Odd Fellows (see images). Odd Fellows promote philanthropy, the ethic of reciprocity, and charity. At the front of the pitcher, we see a panel with the words, "We are odd Fellows When we act and Do the thing which is Right." Around this panel are the words "How grand in Age How fair in Youth is Holly Friendship, Love and Truth." Above the panel is an open palm with a heart symbolic of charity given from the heart. On both sides of the pitcher is the Odd FFellows'smotto, "Amicitia Amor et Veritas,"; which translates to Friendship, Love, and Truth.  The motto is seen together with an image of Lady Justice and an angel holding a budding branch. Lady Justice personifies morality in judicial systems. The budding branch symbolizes the idea that truth can "draw freshness and verdure" from the "most barren facts and common things in life" and give them life and interest. Above all of this is a shining sun. As the sun shines on us all, it symbolizes impartiality in the benevolence of the Odd Fellows.  Dimensions: 9.75" tall x 8.25" diameter Condition: Very Good, with an invisible restoration only to the underside of the vase and some scratching, particularly to the lustered leaves, flowers, and the lustered top edge. Price: $1640 Odd Fellows is an international fraternity consisting of lodges first documented in 1730 in London. The first known lodge was Loyal Aristarcus Lodge No. 9, suggesting earlier ones in the 18th century. Notwithstanding, convivial meetings were held "in much revelry and, often as not, the calling of the Watch to restore order. Names of several British pubs...

Provenance: The Rickard Collection (a paper label on the bottom of the mug notes that the tankard is part of the "Rickard Collection." Jonathan Rickard is a renowned collector of mochaware, and the author of "Mocha and related dipped wares." We are pleased to offer this mochaware mug with rare oak leaf and wavy line...

The most exceptional aspect of this pair of dishes is the fabulous gilding lavished over the cobalt borders. As a less prominent feature, the gilding carries throughout the decoratio...

French Provincial Stoneware pottery jug.

19th century Spanish stoneware terracotta jug or pot with handle.

A French Provincial green glazed pottery jug from the 19th century, with two handles, front spout and distressed patina. Created in Southern France during the 19th century, this jug features a green glazed upper section perfectly balancing the unfinished lower section. Presenting a small lateral handle and a larger one at the top, this French Provincial 19th century jug...

A rustic French glazed terracotta oil jug from the 19th century, with wavy lines and nicely distressed appearance. Created in France during the 19th century, this glazed terracotta p...

Wardle. An Arts & Crafts planter with tube line decoration of stylised sun flowers and leaves, in strong rich colors.

Spanish rustic wine or olive oil jugs from the early 19th century, priced and sold individually. Prices range from $175 each for the small ones to $495 each for the large ones. Creat...