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Antique Staffordshire Pearlware Pepper Pot, Circa 1830
A superb and pristine example of early 19th-century Staffordshire pearlware at its most …
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Antique Staffordshire Pearlware Pepper Pot, Circa 1830
A superb and pristine example of early 19th-century Staffordshire pearlware at its most elemental, this beautifully proportioned pepper pot is a testament to the elegance that skilled English potters could achieve through form alone. Unadorned and undecorated, the piece relies entirely on the quality of its throwing, the crispness of its profile, and the cool blue-white luminosity of the pearlware body to make its statement — and it does so with quiet confidence.
The pearlware pepper pot is a deceptively humble object that serious collectors of early English ceramics have come to deeply appreciate. Fine examples in excellent condition are far scarcer than their decorated counterparts, as plain pearlware was produced for everyday household use and rarely survived two centuries intact. This example, with no chips or cracks and only the gentle patina of honest age and use, is a genuinely exceptional survivor.
At 4¼ inches tall and 2½ inches at its widest point it is perfectly scaled and satisfyingly substantial in the hand. A wonderful piece for the focused collector of early Staffordshire, pearlware, or antique English kitchen and table ceramics — or simply for anyone who appreciates the timeless beauty of a beautifully made utilitarian object.
Dimensions: 4.25"H × 2.5"W
Type: Plain White Pearlware Pepper Pot
Origin: Staffordshire, England, Circa 1830
Condition: Excellent — no chips or cracks; typical use and wear marks consistent with age
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- Dimensions
- 2.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 4.25ʺH
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Earthenware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Condition: Excellent — no chips or cracks; typical use and wear marks consistent with age Condition: Excellent — no chips or cracks; typical use and wear marks consistent with age less
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