Art Deco Hand-Painted Geometric Jug by Enoch Boulton for Crown Devon, 1930s

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A striking Art Deco hand-painted ceramic jug designed by Enoch Boulton for Crown Devon, distinguished by its bold geometric composition … Read more A striking Art Deco hand-painted ceramic jug designed by Enoch Boulton for Crown Devon, distinguished by its bold geometric composition and unusual sculptural form. The bulbous body is decorated with a dynamic arrangement of abstract geometric motifs suggestive of mountains and celestial forms, rendered in vibrant orange, turquoise-green, blue, cream and black. The dramatic palette and angular patterning capture the progressive aesthetic of the Decorative Arts movement during the Art Deco period. Particularly notable is the unusual integrated handle, which follows the curvature of the vessel rather than projecting conventionally from the body. A recessed opening provides space for the fingers, allowing the handle to become an integral part of the jug's streamlined silhouette. The combination of vivid hand-painted decoration, strong geometric abstraction and distinctive form makes this a particularly decorative example of Crown Devon's Art Deco production and an appealing piece for collectors of early 20th-century British ceramics. Presented in excellent vintage condition. Designer: Enoch Boulton Manufacturer: Crown Devon Origin: England Period: Art Deco, circa 1930s Material: Hand-Painted Glazed Ceramic Measurements: Height: 14.2 cm Width: approximately 12 cm at widest point Depth: approximately 10 cm See less