Vintage Studio Pottery Jug / Pitcher – Blue & Iron Brown Glaze – Signed Base

Key Details

Item / Title:
Vintage Studio Pottery Jug / Pitcher

Maker:
Unknown studio potter – signed to base (incised signature)

Origin:
Likely Australian studio pottery (style & clay body appears consistent with Australian work)

Year / Era:
Circa 1970s–1980s

Materials:
Hand-thrown stoneware clay

Glaze / Finish:
High-gloss studio glaze with layered iron brown, rust, and deep blue tones, natural kiln variation

Dimensions:

• Height: approx. 19–20 cm

• Mouth diameter: approx. 10–11 cm

• Body diameter (widest): approx. 15–16 cm
  (see ruler photos)

Form / Type:
Handled jug / pitcher with pinched pouring lip

Markings / Signature:
Incised potter’s signature to base (see photos)

About:

This beautifully weighted studio pottery jug showcases the quiet confidence of handmade ceramics from the late 20th century. 

This piece features an organic, banded studio glaze pattern formed through layered kiln firing, with natural flow, speckling, and tonal variation. 

Thrown by hand and finished in rich, earthy glazes, this incredible piece features a striking transition from iron brown and rust tones into a deep, atmospheric blue around the neck. 

The subtly pinched pouring lip and expressive handle can speak to the maker’s skill and intention. 

Signed to the base, this piece is both functional and sculptural — equally at home on a rustic table or styled as a standalone decorative object.

Condition

Condition: Very Good – vintage condition
This is a genuine vintage studio pottery piece and shows minor surface variations consistent with handmade and kiln-fired work.

• No cracks or repairs observed

• Natural glaze pooling and kiln marks present by design

• Light surface wear consistent with age

Postage & Handling

📦 Carefully wrapped and boxed for safe transit
🚚 Dispatched within 1–2 business days of cleared payment
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🌏 International shipping available on request

Returns & Authenticity

• Sold as described

• Returns accepted only if significantly misrepresented

• All items are genuine vintage pieces — no reproductions

Important Information

• Vintage items may show minor imperfections that add to their character

• May not meet modern food-safety standards — recommended for decorative or dry-use unless buyer chooses otherwise

• Colours may vary slightly due to lighting or screen settings

• Please review all photos carefully and ask questions prior to purchase

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