{"product_id":"pitcairns-colwyn-11-pitcher","title":"Pitcairns Limited Colwyn 11 Victorian Transferware Pitcher 1894 to 1901","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Pitcairns Limited Colwyn 11 pitcher is an English Victorian transferware piece made in Tunstall, England, during the firm's short 1894 to 1901 production period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creamy glazed body has a plum to mulberry floral transfer pattern, a deeply shaped scalloped rim, and an ornate curved handle. At about 6 1\/2 inches tall, it is a useful smaller pitcher for a tea table, flowers, or display with other late Victorian English pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-kitchenware\" title=\"Pitcairns Limited Colwyn 11 pitcher\"\u003ePitcairns Limited Colwyn 11 pitcher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small transferware pitcher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Victorian, 1894 to 1901\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed English earthenware with transfer printed decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream with plum to mulberry floral decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e PORCELAIN ROYALE, PITCAIRNS LIMITED, TUNSTALL ENGLAND, COLWYN 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colwyn, number 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian English floral transferware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 1\/2 inches tall, approximately 3 inches across the pitcher rim, and approximately 3 inches across the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scalloped rim, ornate curved handle, floral transfer decoration inside and outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pitcher is intact and usable, with noticeable surface wear but no chips or cracks seen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo chips or cracks were found during inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo crazing was seen on the glazed surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rim and handle feel smooth, with no rough damaged areas noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe impressed and printed form remains strong, including the shaped rim and decorative handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is noticeable dark speckling and discoloration across portions of the body and around parts of the rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe floral transfer decoration shows rubbing and loss in several areas, especially around the shoulder, handle, and rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are scattered small surface marks consistent with an antique piece that has been handled and used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePitcairns Limited operated in Tunstall for only a short period around the turn of the twentieth century. That narrow production window gives marked pieces a useful dating point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full Pitcairns Limited, Tunstall England, Colwyn 11 mark is still readable on the base. That matters to someone collecting the maker or trying to match another Colwyn piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example still has its strongly shaped scalloped rim and ornate handle. The plum floral transfer has visible wear, so it reads as an old piece rather than a pristine decorative reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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