{"product_id":"vintage-e-radford-butterfly-ware-art-deco-pitcher","title":"Vintage E. Radford \"Butterfly Ware\" Art Deco Pitcher — Made in England, c.1930s–1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of object that makes vintage collecting feel like treasure hunting. At first glance it is a handsome brown-and-tan pitcher; then the surface reveals itself as a stylised tree trunk, buttercups climbing the relief and a wonderfully eccentric blue butterfly opening its wings across the front. It is decorative pottery with a proper sense of humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by E. Radford of Staffordshire, this tall 22cm \u003cem\u003eButterfly Ware\u003c\/em\u003e pitcher combines a relief-moulded log form with a strong geometric handle and hand-painted details. The butterfly's storybook character is part of the appeal — colourful, slightly caricatured and utterly charming. A perfect piece for a country-house shelf, a cottagecore kitchen or a collector of English art pottery, it brings an immediate sense of personality to a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printed base mark reads “Radford England” over “Hand Painted Butterfly Ware”, with a hand-painted decorator's mark beneath. Produced around the 1930s–1950s, the pitcher sits beautifully between the organic textures of Art Nouveau and the cleaner structure of Art Deco. It is the kind of piece that makes people lean closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e E. Radford Pottery, Staffordshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eButterfly Ware\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relief-moulded water pitcher \/ art pottery jug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1930s–1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 785g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed earthenware with relief decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tree-bark texture, yellow buttercups and hand-painted blue butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Radford England” \/ “Hand Painted Butterfly Ware” with decorator's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England (GB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, structural fractures or restoration. Fine, clean glaze crazing is present throughout, with minimal staining on the interior. This is a normal and expected characteristic of vintage British earthenware and does not detract from the decorative appeal of the piece.\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 recommended. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners, prolonged soaking and sudden changes in temperature. Because of its age and fine crazing, use as a decorative jug rather than for everyday food or drink service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked postage Australia-wide, fully insured. This pitcher will be carefully wrapped and meticulously double-boxed to ensure it arrives safely at your doorstep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42668117164078,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/ButterflywareJug8.jpg?v=1788756038","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-e-radford-butterfly-ware-art-deco-pitcher","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}