Antique 1882c Scottish Flagon Stein Fife Pottery by Robert Heron pre Wemyss Ware
$ 79.2
Description
Antique Scottish Fife Pottery by Robert Methven Heron co-creator of Wemyss Ware This piece is clearly marked R. H & S on the base for Robert Heron and Sons and F. P. for Fife Pottery. Some pieces of Staffordshire Jackfield pottery are very similar to Fife Pottery and may actually be Fife Pottery. The style is Rosslyn Jet possibly named after Rosslyn chapel in Roslin because of its gothic mirror jet black glaze which was very popular in the late 1800s. The lid is mounted pewter. Flagon form jug pitcher. Measures approximately 9 inches/22cm high to the top of lid. Weighs 931g / 2 pounds 3/4 oz. Very good condition. No cracks or chips noticed and has a clean glaze on the inside and which is still good to use to this day. The gilt decoration on the outside is still in very good shape and there is relief paint for the grapes that is raised. Robert Heron started making Fife Pottery in 1882
