What is this?

[Salomina27]

Hi, I think this is a mustard pot, but not sure.
Does anyone know anything about this or where its from etc. I thought it was Oriental originally but now sure now, European perhaps?
There is some small red lettering on the base, it looks like the date 1959 with number 3 above it and some other lettering or number beneath that. If you turn it round it could be 6561 with letters To above and Greek looking sygma in capitals (the 3 reversed) but looks like this has been painted with a very fine brush. I think the pot is hand painted too

[Salomina27]

Sorry about the double image, couldnt get rid of the big one, not too au fait with all this link stuff.

[suesjools]

Huh, not sure what it is, though it is attractive.

A mustard pot sounds good. Have you tried researching the lettering/numbering on an antiques/antiquarian collectibles site?

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[sucadot]

Sorry I can't help but it looks good whatever it is

Have you tried googling or google translate ?

[PoppyGrove]

I'm far from being a ceramics expert - cornishmaid is very knowledgable in this field ..... but, I'd say that yes, it could be a mustard pot, or perhaps a jam / marmalade pot - depending on its size. From my own experience, mustard pots tend to be smallish, with no more than a 2 inch diameter, whereas jam / marmalade pots are roughly about the same size as a standard coffee mug.

It is very pretty, and does look oriental - but the europeans did copy the oriental designs so no idea on that one.

[DaisyChain]

To myself, i looks like it may be Masons Ironstone. Ive seen a few Mason Jugs and vases,with very vivid Blues and orange \ gold colouring as in your picture. Maybe have a look in that direction on the net, and at crown derby as well.
i think it is more European than oriental but im certainly no expert.......................nice piece as well

[cornishmaid1961]

Hi, I think this is a mustard pot, but not sure.
Does anyone know anything about this or where its from etc. I thought it was Oriental originally but now sure now, European perhaps?
There is some small red lettering on the base, it looks like the date 1959 with number 3 above it and some other lettering or number beneath that. If you turn it round it could be 6561 with letters To above and Greek looking sygma in capitals (the 3 reversed) but looks like this has been painted with a very fine brush. I think the pot is hand painted too

Manstomar is right it is European. This type of imari pattern using flow blue and gilt was very popular from the end of the 1800's right up to the 1920's. Lots of English firms produced it copying the style of Gaudy Welsh pottery. Allertons produced lots of pieces but I would hazard a guess that yours might be Woods ware or Arthur Woods, although I can't say for sure, but they tended to use the squiggles over their designs.

The markings on the base would be the pattern number and artist's mark. I would say it was either a mustard or ink pot.

Here's a photo of a jug that I have on my dresser at home.



It might be worth while doing some research on Gaudy Welsh patterns just in case as that pottery is worth quite a bit more than the English style ones.

[TiasTreasures]

Looks about the right size for a honey pot. I remember a lady back in Minnesota had one, the notch was to hold a utensil that had a handle like a spoon with a spiral at the business end. She lifted it out and drizzled the honey on the bread. Of course hers was a different pattern, plain white ceramic if my memory is right.

[meebo1]

cornishmaid, doesn't your jug need company?

[cornishmaid1961]

cornishmaid, doesn't your jug need company?

Lol - It already has company - lots of it !!! I love the proper old Gaudy Welsh pottery and have collected quite a few things over the years, I've run out of room !