Superb Antique ca 1800 Black Basalt Staffordshire Eng. Creamer by Yates,Shelton


Superb Antique ca 1800 Black Basalt Staffordshire Eng. Creamer by Yates,Shelton

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Superb Antique ca 1800 Black Basalt Staffordshire Eng. Creamer by Yates,Shelton :
$250.00


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I am offering another Superb early 19th C piece today. This is a creamer, made in Staffordshire, England, and attributed to John Yates, Shelton. The black finish is known as Basalt,It was Josiah Wedgwood who introduced basalt in 1768 however, and it became a huge commercial success. A lot of the basalt work you will see is done by Wedgwood. This particular creamer. made circa 1820 acc. to estate, is absolutely wonderful in condition, using a black light magnifier I see no issues. It has a wonderful raised shell pattern and swags, which would work beautifully in a contemporary or vintage setting, and great with a black and white theme. And it holds a nice amount of cream as well.
It is unmarked but came from estate sale of a ceramics and glass expert; so I am using their reference for listing information.Apparently there is a teapot with the same molded pattern on page 231 of a book calledAnthology of British Teapots, by Miller/Berthoud. Unfortunately I do not have the book- so will have to take my advisor\'s word on this. In my research I discovered a John Yates of Shelton, Potter who helped the city of Hanley incorporate and appoint their own mayor in the late 1780s and then his two sons, William and John, took over the business when he died. There is a will in national archives, UK for a John Yates of Shelton dated 1788. So if this creamer is dated correctly to 1820 then I would assume his sons were running the co. when it was produced. OR it is from PRIOR to 1820.Apparently all the pottery in the Staffordshire area had created a lot of wealth by this time, and you will see a lot of the same names pop up, and just like in the German doll industry, a lot of inter marrying. SO I would put this creamer at some time in either late 18th C or early 19th C. Wonderful condition considering. 4 1/4 tall. Glazed interior.I also came across an add in a book online, showing a purveyor of Staffordshire works, The Bristol Stone works; and lists \"Black ware (received from)-John Yates, Shelton\". Procured between 1784-1787You will not be disappointed, this is a MUSEUM quality piece.I also have available a similar sized WHITE Stoneware \'SMEAR-GLAZED\'creamer, same age. They would be WONDERFUL used together whether for a b/w themed party or your own use. OR for display. Check my store for listing of that item, as well as many other fine antiques from dolls to porcelain.

Superb Antique ca 1800 Black Basalt Staffordshire Eng. Creamer by Yates,Shelton :
$250.00

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