Antique Biscuit Barrel Jar Silver Plated Staffordshire Pottery Hexagonal 14cm

A remarkably scarce and beautiful late 19th-century hexagonal earthenware biscuit barrel / jar. The body features highly detailed, transfer-printed and meticulously hand-painted tropical parrots perched on mossy branches, executed in vibrant shades of cobalt blue, sunshine yellow, and rich red overglaze polychrome accents. The upper rim is decorated with a striking geometric mosaic and floral roundel border under a glossy glaze finish. The jar is fitted with a premium quality silver-plated swing handle and matching lid by the renowned Sheffield silversmiths William Hutton & Sons.

Condition Report:
This piece is in a very good antique condition for its age. The hexagonal ceramic body is completely free of any structural cracks, breaks, or chips. There is a fine, uniform network of age-appropriate glaze crazing throughout, which is perfectly natural for premium Victorian pottery of this era. Consistent with honest historical character, there is some very light, minor discoloration in the ceramic glaze concentrated mostly around the top rim near the mosaic border. One of the hyacinth macaws has some slight discolouration across his wigs. The silver-plated lid and swing handle retain a beautiful, deep natural patina with light, honest tarnish. There’s a small dent on one side of the silver plated top rim. A gorgeous addition to any collection of fine Staffordshire pottery.

Dimensions & Weight:
* Height: 14 cm
* Height with Handle: 22 cm (with swing handle raised)
* Widest Width: 14 cm
* Top Opening Diameter: 8 cm
* Base Diameter: 10 cm
* Weight: 0.7 kg

Maker Details:
* Ceramic Body Maker: Hammond & Turner (H&W), Staffordshire, England.
* Metalwork Maker: William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield (Stamped with clear Gothic EPNS hallmarks and crossed arrows).
* Pattern Code: Hand-painted 4184A.
* Era: Late Victorian / Early Edwardian (circa 1895–1905).

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