Vintage Occold Pottery Glazed Stoneware Jug | Large Two-Tone Studio Pottery Pitcher

A beautifully substantial Occold Pottery stoneware jug, full of the earthy colour, texture and individuality that makes British studio pottery so appealing.

Standing approximately 24 cm tall, the jug has a tall cylindrical body with subtle throwing rings, a generously curved handle and a softly shaped pouring lip. The lower body is finished in a wonderfully tactile creamy oatmeal glaze, contrasting with the rich honey, caramel and deep brown tones around the neck, rim and interior.

The glaze has a beautifully organic quality, with subtle variations and speckling throughout that give the piece plenty of depth and character.

Turned around, it bears the impressed Occold Pottery maker's mark below the handle.

Although originally conceived as a functional jug, we think this is particularly good as a decorative piece. Fill it with seasonal flowers, dried hydrangeas or garden foliage, or simply display it empty on an old pine dresser, kitchen table or open shelf.

Why We Like It

It's the combination of shape, scale and glaze that makes this one work so well.

The creamy stoneware body keeps it wonderfully neutral, while the deep brown glaze around the top gives it warmth and stops it feeling too plain. The exaggerated curved handle and slightly irregular pouring lip also give it that unmistakable handmade quality.

It's exactly the sort of pottery that looks at home among old wooden boards, baskets, linens and other pieces collected over time.

Details

- Genuine Occold Pottery stoneware jug
- British studio pottery
- Maker's mark impressed below the handle
- Hand-thrown appearance
- Two-tone cream and earthy brown glaze
- Large curved handle
- Pronounced pouring lip
- Subtle horizontal throwing rings
- Glazed interior
- Substantial decorative size
- Beautiful neutral, natural colour palette

Dimensions

Height: 24 cm
Width including handle: 17 cm
Body diameter: approximately 12 cm
Measurements are approximate and taken at the widest relevant points.

Condition

A characterful pre-owned pottery piece. The variations in colour, texture and glaze are part of its handmade appearance. Please refer closely to the photographs for the condition and individual characteristics of the jug.

Perfect For

This would look particularly lovely in a:

• Country or farmhouse kitchen
• Cottage interior
• Rustic kitchen dresser
• French-country-inspired room
• Utility or boot room
• Dining room
• Console or side table display
• It would also make a beautiful vase for dried hydrangeas, wildflowers, eucalyptus or simple leafy branches.

From the Brocante Trail

Some pieces don't need elaborate decoration to make an impact.

With its generous proportions, warm earthy glaze and wonderfully tactile stoneware surface, this Occold Pottery jug has the quiet character of something that feels as though it has always belonged on an old kitchen dresser.

Filled with flowers or simply left empty, it's an easy piece to bring a little warmth and collected country character into a room.

Every treasure has a story. This one found us on the Brocante trail. Now it’s waiting to become part of yours.