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Mystery (to me) ceramic ewer/pitcher. I only know it's old.

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Tom Mackay, Apr 23, 2017.

  1. Tom Mackay

    Tom Mackay Well-Known Member

    I will try and show you the overall form and then the marks on the bottom.
    I don't think it was originally an expensive piece, but I can't be certain.
    As far back as I can remember, it was always in the parlor at the farm 20170423_074420.jpg 20170423_074647.jpg .
    it is 13" (33cm) to the top of the handle.
     
  2. dgbjwc

    dgbjwc Well-Known Member

    Welcome Tom - I would search under "majolica pitcher" to find similar examples. These pitchers are usually not marked in a way that allows for identification of maker or region of origin. The cherubs are an interesting addition and not common on majolica pieces. Can you tell if it's a decal or hand painted? I'm assuming decal. It was not an expensive piece at the time of purchase and the passage of time hasn't helped the value much. If I had to date it I would put it in the first quarter of the 20th century. Hope this helps.
    Don
     
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  3. Tom Mackay

    Tom Mackay Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Don
    I don't think the Cherubs are handpainted. I'll post another couple of pics taken closer.
    Also, I did find something similar searching "antique majolica pitcher" .
    There was no other photo with it. I'll keep looking ! 20170423_105430.jpg 20170423_105453.jpg
    french majolica pitcher.jpg
     
  4. dgbjwc

    dgbjwc Well-Known Member

    Yes, I agree it is a decal. The vase directly above is much more typical of the type of majolica I usually find. Somehow the cherub motif just doesn't work for me. It may be that's it's a making a fussy mold even fussier. But then again maybe I'm the one being fussy ;). And truth be told it would fit right into my decor.
    Don
     
  5. Tom Mackay

    Tom Mackay Well-Known Member

    You say fussy, I say - well - I better not - to my untrained eye it looks like a cheap knock-off of something that had style and was popular at the time.
    The decal seems to be a design in common use as here it is again with minor variations from a plate.
    I don't find the ewer attractive in the least but I hope to identify a maker and fix the era to within a couple of decades.
    better cherub decal.jpg
     
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