Crown Devon England Burgundy Ceramic Jug Model A449

At 20 cm tall, this Crown Devon Model A449 burgundy ceramic jug has the rich colour and sculptural confidence that characterise the best of Fieldings Crown Devon's mid-century decorative pottery, the deep burgundy glaze covering a curved form with integrated handle and cream-toned interior that gives the piece a visual weight and presence well beyond its modest dimensions.

Made by Fieldings Crown Devon of Stoke-on-Trent, one of the Potteries' most distinctive mid-century manufacturers, this jug is a fine example of the bold, colour-led decorative pottery for which Crown Devon was celebrated. Fieldings, which traded as Crown Devon from the early 20th century, was known for its willingness to work in strong, saturated glazes and confident decorative forms, and the Model A449 designation on this jug indicates a specific form within the company's production range. The rich burgundy glaze, which covers the exterior of the jug with a depth and evenness that speaks to the quality of the original manufacture, is complemented by the cream-toned interior, the contrast between the two surfaces giving the piece a visual interest that a single-colour piece could not achieve. The sculptural curved form, with its integrated handle and well-proportioned spout, gives the jug a formal elegance suited to display as well as use. The piece is in good condition throughout.

• Maker: Crown Devon (Fieldings), Stoke-on-Trent, England
• Model: A449
• Dimensions: 20 cm (H) x 16 cm (W)
• Condition: Good
• Features: Rich burgundy glaze, sculptural curved form, integrated handle, cream-toned interior
• Period: 20th century
• SKU: CBD-0018

A distinctive piece of mid-century English decorative pottery from one of the Potteries' most characterful manufacturers. Pairs naturally with the Crown Devon Linton cobalt blue coffee pot (SKU-00159) and the wider Crown Devon collection.