Antique F. J. Emery “Burmese” Aesthetic Movement Transferware Pitcher – Burslem, England – c. 1878–1894
Fine late Victorian earthenware pitcher by F. J. Emery of Burslem, Staffordshire, England, decorated in the firm\'s documented “Burmese” pattern. Dating to approximately 1878–1894, this is an attractive example of English Aesthetic Movement pottery incorporating the strong Japanese influence fashionable during the period.
The cream-colored earthenware body features dark transfer-printed flowering branches and birds above an elaborate geometric and floral lower border. Particularly attractive details include the irregular scalloped rim, bulbous body, transfer decoration extending inside the neck, and geometric decoration running along the handle.
The underside bears the printed factory mark: “EMERY / BURMESE / BURSLEM / ENGLAND.”
- Maker: F. J. Emery
- Pattern: Burmese
- Origin: Burslem, Staffordshire, England
- Date: Circa 1878–1894
- Period: Victorian / Aesthetic Movement
- Material: Glazed earthenware
- Decoration: Transferware with Japanese-inspired floral and bird motifs
- Height: Approximately 6 inches
Condition: Excellent antique condition. There is a short approximately 1/4-inch separation at the mold seam along the lip. The separation follows the molded seam and appears consistent with manufacture/firing rather than impact damage. Minor expected surface and base wear consistent with age. Please examine the photographs closely as they form an important part of the condition description.
An unusually decorative and well-preserved example of late 19th-century English Aesthetic Movement transferware, with the desirable pattern name, maker and Burslem origin clearly identified by the original printed factory mark.
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