copper lustreware Staffordshire jug

This copper lusterware pitcher dates to the Victorian era, approximately 1840-1880, and was likely produced in Staffordshire, England. The combination of copper lustre glaze with a cobalt blue band and applied relief decoration is characteristic of this period's ceramic production techniques. Copper lusterware became extremely popular during the Victorian era as an affordable alternative to actual copper or silver vessels. Collectors of 19th century ceramics particularly value these pieces for their distinctive metallic sheen and decorative relief work. The pastoral scene featuring a child with a dog represents the Victorian fascination with sentimental and rustic imagery.