Preliminary identification
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Overview
A striking creamware pitcher featuring a high-relief 'Kill' hunting scene and a stylized greyhound handle, accented with a brilliant silver luster glaze. The piece carries the 'Etruria & Barlaston' mark, signifying the era when Wedgwood transitioned its production to a modern all-electric factory.
Story
English potters in the 1800s invented silver luster to mimic expensive solid silver for the middle class. This mid-century revival captures the thrill of the hunt, turning a simple water vessel into a dramatic piece of theater.
Maker / Origin
Josiah Wedgwood, the 'Father of English Potters,' founded the company in 1759. This specific mark represents the 1940 move to Barlaston, a 'garden village' factory designed to provide workers with fresh air and better living conditions.
Condition & Value
The luster appears largely intact, though there is typical shelf wear on the foot rim. Luster is prone to 'rubbing' or thinning from over-cleaning; if the silver is bright and solid, it holds its value well. Excellent condition overall. Value is driven by the popularity of the 'hound handle' motif and the condition of the luster.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.