1890-1920 Ridgway Bros Staffordshire England Coaching Days Pitcher 5 1/2 T x 7

Description

Antique Ridgway England Coaching Days and Coaching Ways pottery pitcher. The Coaching Days and Coaching Ways series was created on an amber brown transfer-ware pottery with black transfers. This pottery was made in the 1890s to the 1920s. The series features illustrations chosen from ones by Hugh Thomson Herbert Railton, that were contained in the book “Coaching Days and Coaching Ways” by W. Outram Tristram. The book was first published in 1888.
As early as 1792, the Ridgway brothers produced quality earthen-wares in Shelton, Staffordshire, England. One of the branches produced a line called Coaching Days and Coaching Ways. Each item showcases different scenes from routes along old English stagecoach roads. The coaches traveled between inns and villages and the scenes featured on the pottery highlight the travel and inns. Some of the buildings are still standing today.
The transfer applied to this beautiful old pitcher is Winter's Day Amusement and on the other side Down the Hill on a Frosty Morning. Transfer-ware is a transfer printing process whereas a metal plate is etched with a familiar scene and ink is applied and then a tissue print is produced. The print is then applied to the pottery on top of the brown glaze. The series was produced on serving pieces and various other everyday items used throughout the British Empire. Because of the type of glazed used on the pottery, almost all items have crazing (crackling).
This piece measures 5 1/2" T x 7" from spout to handle x 3 3/4" opening x 4" base. Weight 1 lb. 9 oz. Collectible condition and scene will have a bearing on the value, as well as the uniqueness of the piece. This pitcher is in wonderful collectible condition with no issues. See all photos for details of condition and as part of the description. This item will be carefully packaged for shipping. Thank you for your consideration.