Copper luster teapot, bowl, and pitchers, ca. 1830-1850

Many potteries in England made this popular ware with glaze that included gold. This glaze used on a dark-colored background produced the look of copper. Further decoration was often added with molded patterns and additional colored glazes.

Made in England
Molded and hand-painted earthenware, metallic and slip glazes
Teapot, bowl: Gift of Dorothy B. McCumber Estate, Lewistown, IL
Pitchers: Gift of Benjamin F. Hunter, Lebanon, IN
(745835 (teapot), 745921 (bowl), 702908 (pitchers))

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