19thC Staffordshire Flow Blue Ironstone Decagon Vegetable Tureen with Hand-Painted Polychrome Luster

Rare & Original Flow Blue Ironstone Tureen for your consideration. The tureen measures approx. 7 1/2 inches tall and approx. 10 inches from handle to handle. English, Staffordshire, mid 19th Century. Ironstone, Flow Blue, paneled vegetable tureen with original matching lid.

“Geometric Period” (circa 1845–1855) featuring a scarce 10-sided structural Decagon shape (historically documented as the “Scalloped Decagon” or “Niagara” body mold). Attributed to Thomas Walker (Nook Pottery, Tunstall) or Jacob Furnival & Co.

Rich cobalt blue transfer print that beautifully bled (“flowed”) into the white glaze during firing. Meticulously enhanced with fine, hand-applied overglaze accents:

• Soft, muted iron-red/copper flower petals
• Hand-painted delicate green leaves
• Bright yellow enamel centers inside the blossoms
• Delicate hand-brushed gold/bronze luster trim outlining the paneled scalloped rim and lid handles.

A distinct high-end feature is the interior transfer decoration—the stylized floral motif is printed elegantly on the inside floor of the serving dish, designed to reveal its beauty as food was served.

As is typical for mid-Victorian export hollowware of this premium quality, this piece is unmarked with no maker’s backstamp. This tureen is in good antique condition. Shows wear commensurate with age and use. Small, reattached piece at footed base. Age cracks visible only on underside of lid. Condition issues are not noticeable except under close examination. See photos. Displays magnificently!

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