Irving transferware Jug, excellent condition

Art Nouveau antique green and white transferware jug in the Irving pattern by the F. Winkle & Company Ltd. Colonial Pottery of Staffordshire England. Crafted of semi porcelain with an attractive floral pattern and exquisite detailing. Piece in near mint/excellent condition. No damage, cracks or crazing. Other marks, etc. are part of the original manufacturing process. Avocado for size comparison. F. WINKLE & COMPANY HISTORY: Originally this factory was begun by Winkle & Wood who began building this factory in 1888 and opened it in 1890 which they called the Colonial Pottery Works which was located at Stoke, Staffordshire, England. F. Winkle worked at the Colonial Pottery outlet whereas Wood continued at the Pearl Pottery Works at Hanley, Staffordshire, England where both originally operated in partnership with Hines from 1885-1890. The F. Winkle Company existed from 1890-1931.