Vintage Arthur Wood Hand-Painted Floral Jug

Bold blooms in pink, lilac and yellow bring a cheerful flourish to this vintage Arthur Wood jug. Set against a warm cream ground, the sweeping petals and green foliage complement its rounded body, generous curved handle and shaped pouring lip. Silver-coloured edging adds a reflective accent to the rim and handle.

A characterful piece for a kitchen dresser, dining-room sideboard or open shelf, its painterly decoration brings the charm of an English country interior into a contemporary home.

History

Arthur Wood’s pottery story is rooted in the Staffordshire Potteries, where the firm produced earthenware at the Bradwell Works in Longport, Stoke-on-Trent. Arthur Wood continued the business under his own name from 1904, and it became Arthur Wood & Son (Longport) Ltd in 1928. The pottery’s Art Deco-era output embraced bold floral patterns, decorative jugs and lustre finishes, offering a colourful backdrop to the style seen here.

This is general maker history rather than a confirmed date for this jug. Its exact production period and pattern have not been established, and the maker attribution follows the information supplied; the base mark is not shown in the photographs.

Details

• Attributed to Arthur Wood
• Hand-painted floral decoration, as described
• Pink, lilac and yellow flowers with green foliage on a cream ground
• Rounded body, curved handle and shaped pouring lip
• Silver-coloured trim to the rim and handle

Condition

Surface wear and unevenness are visible along the reflective edging. Please examine the photographs closely for details of the finish. The photographs alone do not establish whether there are chips, cracks or previous repairs.