An elegant vintage Aynsley bone china cream jug, pattern number 7348, dating from around 1945.
The jug has a classic two-tone design. A rich, deep cobalt blue glaze covers the upper half and is separated from the white glazed lower body by a fine gold band. The gently fluted body flares out to a shaped spout, and the gilded rim, gold foot and gilt-edged scroll handle complete the look.
The interior is white, with a fine gold line running around the rim and spout.
The base carries the green Aynsley crown backstamp, "Aynsley England Bone China".
It is a lovely piece to use with a vintage tea set, or to display on its own. The strong blue and gold makes it a striking accent on a dresser, shelf or tea table.
Details
Maker: Aynsley
Origin: Stoke-on-Trent, England
Period: Circa 1945
Pattern: 7348
Material: Bone china
Design: Cobalt blue upper body, white lower body, gold banding, gilded rim, foot and handle
Type: Cream jug / milk jug
Marking: Green Aynsley crown backstamp, "Aynsley England Bone China"
Colour: Cobalt blue, white and gold
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. There are no chips, cracks or crazing, and the cobalt glaze is glossy and bright.
There is light wear to the gilding on the underside of the foot rim, which you can only see when the jug is turned over. There is also minor rubbing to the gilt on the handle scroll. Both are consistent with age.
Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the condition, colouring and detailing of the piece.
A Note on Aynsley
Aynsley is one of England's longest-established fine china makers. The company was founded by John Aynsley in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, in the late 18th century.
The firm became known for high-quality bone china, rich ground colours and generous gilding, and its tableware graced many British homes throughout the 20th century. This cream jug is a fine example of the bold cobalt and gold styling associated with mid-century Aynsley.
An elegant vintage Aynsley bone china cream jug, pattern number 7348, dating from around 1945.
The jug has a classic two-tone design. A rich, deep cobalt blue glaze covers the upper half and is separated from the white glazed lower body by a fine gold band. The gently fluted body flares out to a shaped spout, and the gilded rim, gold foot and gilt-edged scroll handle complete the look.
The interior is white, with a fine gold line running around the rim and spout.
The base carries the green Aynsley crown backstamp, "Aynsley England Bone China".
It is a lovely piece to use with a vintage tea set, or to display on its own. The strong blue and gold makes it a striking accent on a dresser, shelf or tea table.
Details
Maker: Aynsley
Origin: Stoke-on-Trent, England
Period: Circa 1945
Pattern: 7348
Material: Bone china
Design: Cobalt blue upper body, white lower body, gold banding, gilded rim, foot and handle
Type: Cream jug / milk jug
Marking: Green Aynsley crown backstamp, "Aynsley England Bone China"
Colour: Cobalt blue, white and gold
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. There are no chips, cracks or crazing, and the cobalt glaze is glossy and bright.
There is light wear to the gilding on the underside of the foot rim, which you can only see when the jug is turned over. There is also minor rubbing to the gilt on the handle scroll. Both are consistent with age.
Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the condition, colouring and detailing of the piece.
A Note on Aynsley
Aynsley is one of England's longest-established fine china makers. The company was founded by John Aynsley in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, in the late 18th century.
The firm became known for high-quality bone china, rich ground colours and generous gilding, and its tableware graced many British homes throughout the 20th century. This cream jug is a fine example of the bold cobalt and gold styling associated with mid-century Aynsley.
