Description
Hollinshead and Kirkham (H & K) Tunstall «Viola» Large Trent Shape Jug
Vintage Art Deco Hand Painted Hollinshead & Kirkham Tunstall «Viola» Trent shape 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.”
A rare ‘Trent’ shape jug has been glazed and boldly painted in the “Viola” pattern of delicate violet flowers on a cobalt blue and earthy brown background.
Made in England during 1930s. Designed by R. Grocott (circa 1935).
Marks:
- It is marked on the base with the H & K Tunstall factory mark. This printed mark was in use between 1933 and 1942.
- ‘Hand Painted’ and ‘Viola’ on top.
- Impressed ‘Trent’.
Condition: good condition, no cracks, small chip on handle.
Size (approx., cm):
- Spout to handle – 15.5,
- Diameter (top) – 8,
- Diameter (bottom) – 13.2,
- Diameter (base) – 9.3,
- Height – 22 cm.
