{"product_id":"sylvac-squirrel-oak-woodland-pitcher-shape-1959-circa-late-1940s-1950s-made-in-england","title":"SylvaC 'Squirrel \u0026 Oak' Woodland Pitcher, Shape 1959, circa late 1940s–1950s, Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003eShaw \u0026amp; Copestake made a lot of things well, but it was their woodland novelty pieces that built the SylvaC legend — and this squirrel-handled pitcher is exactly why. The squirrel climbs the full height of the handle, rendered in the kind of unhurried, confident relief modelling that mid-century Staffordshire potteries did better than anyone. The body simulates vertical tree bark, with moulded oak leaves and acorn branches winding around the upper rim and base, all finished in SylvaC's characteristic glossy pastel beige glaze. At 21cm tall, 20cm wide from spout to the tip of the squirrel's tail, and weighing 1,315 grams, this is a substantial piece — not a shelf trinket but a genuine centrepiece. Fill it with long-handled wooden spoons and ladles in a kitchen, with paintbrushes and pencils in a studio, or simply let it hold its own on a sideboard or bookshelf. The woodland detailing rewards a close look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSylvaC's animal-handled pitchers are among the most actively collected of their output, and the No. 1959 is one of the larger and more desirable shapes. Finding one in Australia — where SylvaC pieces arrive in small numbers and are snapped up quickly — is genuinely uncommon. The base carries the impressed marks \u003cem\u003e1959\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSYLVAC \/ MADE IN ENGLAND\u003c\/em\u003e, consistent with their mid-century peak production era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e SylvaC (Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake Ltd), Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa late 1940s–1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy pastel beige\/tan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20cm (spout to tail)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,315g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impressed 1959 \/ SYLVAC \/ MADE IN ENGLAND\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with honest wear noted. The relief modelling is crisp and the glaze is intact across the majority of the surface. There is a short, stable hairline on the rim, visible from inside the jug only — it reaches the top of the rim but does not extend down the exterior. It is not a crack and shows no sign of progression. There are three small areas of stained crazing, each approximately 1cm in diameter: one on the interior base, one near the handle on the exterior, and one on the lower left exterior below the spout. Stained crazing is a common characteristic of aging English earthenware and does not affect the structural integrity of the piece. This jug is sold as a decorative display piece rather than for active use with liquids. It's perfect for use as a utensil holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay use only — do not use for liquids given the rim hairline. Wipe clean with a soft dry or barely damp cloth. Avoid soaking or submerging. Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent further glaze fading over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jug is offered with free tracked domestic postage Australia-wide, fully insured for its purchase value. Given its weight and the sculptural handle, it is packed with particular care — wrapped in acid-free tissue and bubble wrap, double-boxed with professional-grade void fill throughout. Any questions about postage or packaging, please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42634903388206,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/SylvaCSquirrelJugLarge1.jpg?v=1786945031","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/sylvac-squirrel-oak-woodland-pitcher-shape-1959-circa-late-1940s-1950s-made-in-england","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}