Description
Hollinshead and Kirkham (H & K) Tunstall «Autumn» Milk Jug/Creamer
Vintage Art Deco Hand Painted Hollinshead & Kirkham Tunstall ‘Autumn’ cream/milk jug.
“Hollinshead and Kirkham, otherwise known as H & K Tunstall (1870–1956) were originally from Burslem in Staffordshire, UK (1870–1876) and moved their pottery works to nearby Tunstall in 1876. In 1890 they took over the Unicorn Works pottery.”
It has been glazed in the ‘Autumn’ pattern which has autumnal fruits in bold colours on a dark blue ground and a lovely autumnal brown/leafy pattern is under the handle and the spout.
Made in England during 1930s. Designed by R. Grocott.
Marks:
- It is marked on the base with the H & K Tunstall factory mark. This printed mark was in use between 1933 and 1942.
- 4899 (?)
Condition: excellent condition, no cracks, chips or other damage.
Size (approx., cm):
- Spout to handle – 10.5,
- Diameter (top) – 6.5,
- Diameter (body) – 9,
- Diameter (base) – 5.5,
- Height – 8.8 cm.
