Description
Gold floral decoration and a sweeping handle stand against the glossy black glaze of this Crescent Potteries miniature ewer.
A miniature ceramic ewer with a rounded base, slender neck, extended pouring lip and tall curved handle. The glossy black glaze is decorated with a gold floral design, with gilt edging around the rim and handle.The underside bears a gold Crescent Potteries mark with the wording Rose Ware and Hand Painted. Made in South Africa. The extended lip and high curved handle create an open outline above the rounded base. Gilt edges repeat the colour of the floral decoration and separate the black silhouette from its surroundings. The supplied base description records Crescent Potteries, Rose Ware and Hand Painted wording; the exact production date remains unconfirmed. For comparison, the Crescent Ware 16 Relief-Pattern Pedestal Vase provides a related example in the store. The Journal’s South African Pottery Makers: A Collector's Guide to Local Ceramics gives further collector context.
- Maker: Crescent Potteries; attribution follows the supplied identification
- Dimensions: 9 cm high x 7.5 cm wide
- Condition: It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Light contact marks are visible on the unglazed foot ring.
- Features: A miniature ceramic ewer with a rounded base, slender neck, extended pouring lip and tall curved handle.
- Period: Broad production period: 1952 to 1992; maker production range, not a verified date for this example
- SKU: SKU-00632
A distinctive piece for collectors of South African ceramics, decorative pottery or glazed display pieces.