Pink Copper Lustre Jugs

Price range: $14.50 through $16.50

19th c. Pink copper lustre jugs and creamers.

Description

Pink and copper lustreware was popular in England in the mid-19th century, and is made by applying a gold solution with metal salts over an white pearlware/earthenware body or dark body. It was popular among the middle class as an alternative to copper or silver tableware.

Sizes:

Jug with stripes 4.5″H

Jug with pink on pink vines 3.25″H

Jug with white on pink vines 2.75″H

Jug with relief pastoral scene 4.25″H