ENGLISH IRONSTONE PUZZLE PITCHER, having copper lustre at rim, on handle, and at base, painted with polychrome enamel flora design on two sides, and "William Bates / born / July 10th /1879" painted opposite the handle; when filled to the brim of the pitcher the air vent in the handle allows water to come out from the hole on the base of the pitcher. Unmarked. Circa 1880. 8 1/2" H.
Undamaged. Minor expected wear, floral pattern may have had some overpainting and there is loss to the painted date, glaze crazing and darkening in some places.

Provenance: From the personal collection of George and Mickey Deike.

Undamaged. Minor expected wear, floral pattern may have had some overpainting and there is loss to the painted date, glaze crazing and darkening in some places.