On offer is a rare and beautiful stoneware studio pottery jug, dating to the late 20th century, made from speckled stoneware and showcasing a distinctive textured shoulder design. Whether you’re a collector or a lover of meaningful décor, this piece offers a tactile link to the British studio pottery movement — and a timeless presence in any interior.

Crafted with care and rich in visual character, this jug serves equally as a display piece, a conversation starter, or a lasting heirloom.

📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Genuine stoneware – wheel-thrown with speckled clay and incised detailing
✅ Textured motif around the shoulder – rhythmic, abstract vertical pattern
✅ Maker: Michael Gaitskell – Wootton Courtenay Pottery, Somerset
✅ Condition: Excellent overall – no chips or cracks; minor wear consistent with age
✅ Fully signed to the base with impressed mark
✅ Includes accurate measurements: Height: 9.25 inches
✅ Rare example — not commonly found in this condition or scale

💡 STYLING TIP
This piece works beautifully in traditional, eclectic, or vintage-modern homes. Style it in a cabinet, layer it with antique books, or feature it on a mantel or dresser for a curated, lived-in look.

🎁 PERFECT FOR:
✔️ Lovers of soulful, meaningful decor
✔️ Collectors of studio pottery or British 20th-century ceramics
✔️ Thoughtful, lasting gift for a history lover
✔️ Display use in libraries, galleries, or period interiors

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES:
Michael Gaitskell established Wootton Courtenay Pottery in Somerset in 1974, working from his Mill Pottery studio near Minehead until 2009. His work is recognised for its earthy glazes, finely incised patterns, and modest forms rooted in the English studio pottery tradition. This jug bears his impressed signature mark to the base and is a classic example of his restrained, modernist aesthetic.

📏 MEASUREMENTS:
• Height: 9.25 inches

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
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📌 WHY IT MATTERS:
This is more than an object — it’s a piece of lived history, captured in material and form. Rare to find in this condition, and seldom offered with such clarity and honesty. Ideal for those who value provenance, patina, and story.

stock code 140825