Vintage Victoria Ware Ironstone Blue Flow Pitcher

Beautiful cherry blossom design.  Nice heavy weight quality to the pitcher.  Makes a nice addition to any collection.  It is in excellent condition. No chips, cracks, crazing, or fading of colors. About 5 inches tall. About 3.25 inches wide at the base About 6 inches spout to handle. Ironstone was first patented in 1813 by Charles Mason in Stafforshire, England, ironstone is made of porous earthenware, coated with a fired-on glaze that makes it both impermeable to liquids and difficult to break. Note that marks with a lion and a unicorn on either side of a shield indicate that the manufacturer had received a “royal warrant” to produce its goods for the royal family. A beautiful vintage piece for any decor Reference: K Cupboard