19th Century Copper Lustreware Aphrodite & Mercury Pitcher Staffordshire Cross

Description

19th Century Copper Lustreware with Aphrodite and Mercury (Hermès) Pitcher Staffordshire. Notice the cross under the lip. Condition is excellent. Normal crazing and a few breaks on the relief. No chips or cracks. The lines on the underside of the base are not cracks only crazing that does not go through. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
This antique Staffordshire English copper luster pitcher has been well-preserved. The raised ornamental Greek mythology relief by hand detailing speak for itself in this truly one of a kind piece, which measures 10" wide and 6 1/2" deep.
HISTORY OF COPPER LUSTER WARE
During the 1820-1860 periods there were a number of Staffordshire factories producing these luster pieces. Attribution to specific potters was not really possible since most luster ware pieces of this vintage were unmarked.
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