Antique Staffordshire Pearlware Mocha Banded Tankard, Circa 1820s

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Antique Staffordshire Pearlware Mocha Banded Tankard, Circa 1820s

A crisp and beautifully preserved example of early 19th-century Staffordshire pearlware, this … Read more Antique Staffordshire Pearlware Mocha Banded Tankard, Circa 1820s

A crisp and beautifully preserved example of early 19th-century Staffordshire pearlware, this charming mocha banded tankard is a wonderful representative of the utilitarian pottery tradition that has captivated collectors of English country ceramics for generations. Produced in the Staffordshire potteries during the height of the mocha ware period, pieces of this quality and condition are becoming genuinely difficult to find.
The tankard is decorated with bold, graphic banding in blue, brown, and black — a classic and highly pleasing color combination that displays with striking graphic appeal against the cool blue-white pearlware body. The bands are cleanly applied and well-preserved, retaining the freshness and clarity that only pristine examples can offer. At 5 inches tall with a substantial base and comfortable proportions, it presents beautifully on a shelf, dresser, or as part of a collection of early English pottery.
What truly sets this tankard apart is its exceptional condition — no chips, cracks, or restorations of any kind. Finding a piece of this age in this state of preservation is increasingly rare, and condition-conscious collectors will recognize and appreciate it immediately.
A wonderful addition to any collection of Staffordshire pottery, mocha ware, or early English ceramics.
Dimensions: 5" across base (including handle) × 3.5" across top × 5"H
Type: Pearlware, Mocha Banded
Decoration: Blue, brown, and black banding
Origin: Staffordshire, England, Circa 1820s
Condition: Excellent — no chips, cracks, or restorations See less