Antique Stoneware Coffee Pot by Ethel Beard for Doulton Lambeth, England, 1900s

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A late victorian doulton lambeth stoneware lidded coffee pot, crafted in london, england circa 1900. This piece beautifully showcases the … Read more A late victorian doulton lambeth stoneware lidded coffee pot, crafted in london, england circa 1900. This piece beautifully showcases the celebrated "slaters patent" chine ware textured technique, reflecting the intense influence of the late 19th-century british japonisme movement.

the primary body features an intricate, lace-impressed textured background achieved by pressing real lace fabric into the wet clay before firing. This background is meticulously embellished with hand-painted slip-enamel white and terracotta chrysanthemums highlighted by elegant gilded accents. The upper neck, curved handle, and elongated pouring spout are finished in a highly lustrous, contrasting deep brown majolica-style glaze. The matching original lid completes the motif flawlessly.

marks & provenance
the underside is fully documented with a comprehensive set of impressed factory stamps and hand-incised studio markings:
• doulton lambeth england factory stamp (pre-dating the 1902 royal crown logo change).
• doulton & slaters patent text block.
• hand-painted pattern code x5339 (dating the design introduction to c. 1897–1902).
• impressed eb monogram for ethel beard, a celebrated senior doulton studio artist who worked at the lambeth pottery from 1890 through the early 20th century.

• height: 20 cm (approx. 7.87")
• width: 21 cm (approx. 8.26" from handle to spout)
• style: victorian / japonisme / arts & crafts
• materials: stoneware, ceramic, enamel, gilt
• place of origin: london, england
• period: circa 1900

condition
excellent antique condition. The hand-painted enameling and gilt highlights remain crisp, glossy, and vibrant. There are no chips, hairline cracks, or structural repairs to the main vessel body, handle, pouring spout, or the delicate internal flange of the original matching lid.

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