Copper Lustre

Corinthian columns with intricate capitals graced the architecture of ancient Greece. The stately columns dividing this elegant pitcher into quarters are the inspiration for the adaptation of the Corinthian name. A crimped and scalloped rim tops the colonaded body.

This body style is rarely found in copper lustre decorated ironstone. However, Burgess did produce a relish/pickle with copper lustre band. In plain white ironstone, collectors will also find pieces of Granade Shape produced by T. & R. Boote.

This Burgess product is an oval Chelsea style with added embossing near the rims which resembles embroidery. The scalloped and scrolled edges of the cake plate and relish dish are quite elegant. Registered in 1884.

Chrysanthemum features lavish floral embossing on the upper body. This late Victorian bulbous style may be found in copper or gold lustre motifs.

Registered in 1886.

The T & R Boote pottery is primarily known for its early Sydenham Shape lines. The Classic Shape is a rare example of this famous pottery's later work.

About 1868.

Although the Baker pottery was not a prolific producer of Tea Leaf wares, they did decorate their handsome Draped Leaf style with a classic copper lustre Morning Glory motif.

Jumbo is a rare and unusual body style. The teapot is pear-shaped and very plain except for the addition of chrysanthemum flowers on each side of the handle terminals. The striking feature, is, of course, the well defined elephant head and trunk on the handles. This is repeated on the finial with two elephant heads facing away from each other. Jumbo was Henry Alcck's charming contribution to the animal feature whimsey of the 1880's.

Empress Shape features a squatty ribbed body style. It was produced by the Adams pottery during the mid-20th century Tea Leaf revival. Technically, it is not a reproduction since it does not resemble any 19th century body style. It was often marked with the word "Micratex."

Embossed arrowhead shapes located near the rims of both holloware and flatware pieces attest to the origin of the name of this early body style. Even the ring finial is embelished with an arrowhead.

Registered in 1858.