A.T Finney & Sons Ltd owned the tradename DUCHESS from 1947 onwards and were based in Longton, Staffordshire
DUCHESS - Creamer Jug ONLY
England
Circa period 1970's ~ 1980's ("Modern" China)
Fine brilliant White Bone China base
Translucent, meaning if held to the light you can easily see your fingers through the china
PATTERN: June Bouquet (Pattern 981) comprising multiple sprays of small rose buds in Pink, Red & White with foliage.
Decoration is transferware not hand decorated
Gold gilding around the top outer scalloped rim, both sides and back of the handle and around the base foot
DIMENSIONS:
Make no mistake, this is a small creamer pouring jug which holds just 120mL (4 Ounces in the "old money") - just enough for two folks having a cuppa!
Mouth: 59mm (approximately) diameter
Broad spout which extends 30mm from the jug body
Height: 65mm
Handle is quite a generous size (even my fingers fit it!) in an upturned but not full Queen Anne style
WEIGHT: Just 110g (empty!)
BACKSTAMP DETAILS:
This photograph is taken from this actual jug, not a facsimile from elsewhere!
There are no Artist nor Gold gilder's marks
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED (Barely)
CLEAN
NO cracks
NO discolouration or wear to the bright White china background or the decorative artwork
NO discolouration to the bright White china INSIDE the creamer jug
NO crazing observed (wet & dry tested)
NO fleabites
Gold gilding is in very good condition with no signs of handling or washing wear, even around the top rim and the handle - these are often areas that show handling wear.
Cute small creamer jug for two!
