A. A blue transferware design of peony flowers on a white porcelain pot shape. The pot is classically shaped and has a very slight lip and rim, yet the sides are smooth. The two handles on opposite sides are knob shaped and have a flower on each face. The vines and flowers are very curvilinear and the lavish flowers are opened. There are no transfer designs inside.
B. The pot cover has a 1 3/8" diameter hole; the top has a small handle that bridges the hole and the blue peonies pattern is there as well.
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Albion Pottery
Date made
circa 1912
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
Mark on bottom has royal arms "Albion Pottery" written above and "E. G. & J. E. L."/ B underneath. Below that is "England" and below that "Duchess" (on a ribbon shape).
To side of royal arms is the number "5"
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.94.185 A-B
MP.94.185a-b
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Lid
Height
2-7/8 in
Diameter
8-7/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (7.3 x 22.5 cm)
Dimension Description
Pitcher
Height
9 in
Width
12 in
Diameter
9-7/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 9 x 12 x 9 7/8 in. (22.9 x 30.5 x 25.1 cm)
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: A. Very good.
Details of condition: B. Has been broken and is now repaired and glued together.
Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
MP.93.109 - Pitcher - Part of set
MP.93.110 - Basin - Part of set
MP.94.184 - Pitcher - Part of set
MP.93.111 - Vase - Part of set
MP.93.112 - Vase - Part of set
MP.93.113 - Pitcher - Part of set
MP.93.131 a-c - Soap dish - Part of set
General Notes
Note Type
General Note
Note
Part of an eight-piece set, including MP.93.109-113, MP.94.184-185 a-b and MP.93.131 a-c.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom