Large Relief-Moulded Bacchanalian Dance Pitcher by Charles Meigh, 1844

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Description

A large, sculptural white stoneware pitcher by Charles Meigh, decorated with a deep relief Bacchanalian frieze featuring satyrs, maenads, putti … Read more A large, sculptural white stoneware pitcher by Charles Meigh, decorated with a deep relief Bacchanalian frieze featuring satyrs, maenads, putti and grape-gathering scenes. The modelling is crisp and expressive, catching light beautifully across the glossy surface. The pewter helmet-type lid, made by James Dixon & Son of Sheffield, complements the strong silhouette and reinforces the jug’s mid-19th-century authenticity.

The base bears the 30 September 1844 registered design mark, confirming early production. Large-format Meigh pitchers of this scale have a commanding presence and work effectively as standalone sculptural objects within contemporary and classic interiors.

Measurements

Height: 31 cm / 12.20″
Width: 21 cm / 8.26″
Diameter: 18.1 cm / 7.12″
Weight: 2408 g

Condition

Excellent condition for an example of this scale.
The relief is crisp throughout, with intact handle and vine elements; no structural concerns noted.
A particularly strong and well-preserved example of Meigh’s finest relief work. See less