Lord Nelson Pottery England Pitcher, Dated 12-78,

An elegant, sculptural English creamware-toned pitcher by Lord Nelson Pottery (Staffordshire, England), with the crowned “N” backstamp reading “LORD NELSON POTTERY / ENGLAND” and the factory date code “12–78” (December 1978). This is the kind of quietly confident form decorators chase: a tall, clean-sided silhouette with a beautifully resolved spout and a balanced strap handle—minimal, architectural, and effortlessly styled in English country house, European farmhouse, French provincial, wabi-sabi, and organic modern interiors. Maker / origin Lord Nelson Ware / Lord Nelson Pottery is closely associated with Elijah Cotton Ltd., based in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent (Staffordshire “The Potteries”), a historic center of British ceramics. The maker is known for using date codes on certain wares. Materials & technique • Glazed earthenware in a warm cream / ivory tone • Attractive age-related glaze crazing (fine, web-like networking) that gives a collected, timeworn surface character • Clean glaze, strong proportions, and a refined pour lip—reads as utilitarian pottery with designer presence Condition Excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks. Presents with visible crazing and gentle patina/toning, consistent with age and use. As is typical with crazed glaze, staining can appear in the craze lines over time. Measurements • Height: 6 in • Width (including handle and spout): 4 3/5 in • Diameter: 3 in Decor / styling keywords English country, European farmhouse, French country, cottagecore, rustic modern, wabi-sabi, organic modern, minimalist neutral pottery, Staffordshire pottery, British ceramics, creamware look, neutral ceramic vessel.