{"product_id":"antique-allertons-english-copper-lustre-pitcher-hand-painted-bird-floral-enamel-c-1890s","title":"Antique Allertons English Copper Lustre Pitcher — Hand-Painted Bird \u0026 Floral Enamel (c. 1890s)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genuine piece of Victorian England, still brilliant after more than a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis antique copper lustreware pitcher was produced by Charles Allerton \u0026amp; Sons in Longton, Staffordshire — one of the most celebrated names in 19th-century English pottery. The printed backstamp on the base, reading \u003cem\u003eALLERTONS \/ LONGTON \/ ENGLAND\u003c\/em\u003e, dates this piece firmly between 1890 and 1912, before the firm became Allertons Ltd. It is a fully attributable, museum-quality antique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lower body is faceted in a bold diamond-cut mold, finished in a deep, reflective copper-bronze metallic lustre achieved through metallic oxide firing — a technique synonymous with Staffordshire’s finest 19th-century makers. Above, the neck and shoulder are decorated with hand-applied enamel artwork: a stylized white bird perched among colorful floral branches and green foliage, rendered in relief over the metallic ground. The extended lip spout and contoured thumb-rest handle complete the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles Allerton \u0026amp; Sons (Allertons), Longton, Staffordshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed mark — ALLERTONS \/ LONGTON \/ ENGLAND (present on base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Victorian \/ Edwardian, circa 1890–1912\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red earthenware with metallic copper oxide lustre glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-applied enamel — white bird, floral sprigs, and green foliage over metallic ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted diamond-molded lower body, extended lip spout, contoured thumb-rest handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian, Edwardian, Staffordshire Lustreware, Dark Academia, Grandmillennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique — bright lustre, intact enamel, clear backstamp; surface wear consistent with age and authentic use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Display It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle on a dark wood bookshelf alongside vintage leather-bound books and brass candlesticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a small botanical vase holding dried stems, lavender, or seasonal greenery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchor a dining room sideboard or kitchen dresser as part of a curated antique English pottery collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with transferware, ironstone, or copper accents for a maximalist Victorian vignette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Note on Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharles Allerton \u0026amp; Sons operated their Longton pottery from 1831 through to the early 20th century, producing lustreware, ironstone, and transfer-printed earthenwares that were exported widely across Britain and America. Pieces bearing the \u003cem\u003eALLERTONS LONGTON ENGLAND\u003c\/em\u003e mark are actively collected and regularly appear in specialist antique auctions. This pitcher represents that legacy in exceptional condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not submerge or soak. Wipe gently with a soft dry or barely damp cloth. Avoid harsh cleaning agents which can damage the metallic lustre. Intended for display only — not food safe due to age and lead-bearing glaze composition typical of Victorian-era ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrapped in multiple layers of heavy cushion padding with extra protection at the spout and handle, then double-boxed for transit. Ships from our studio within 1–3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Marian Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55274078011671,"sku":"TMC-CER-LUSTRE-ALLERTONS-001","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/2815\/1575\/files\/victorian-copper-lustre-pitcher-front.png?v=1789670668","url":"https:\/\/themariancollection.com\/products\/antique-allertons-english-copper-lustre-pitcher-hand-painted-bird-floral-enamel-c-1890s","provider":"The Marian Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}