Cinnabar Vine - Maddock

Name: Maddock " Cinnabar Vine"
 
Type: Creamer/Milk jug
 
Year: c. 1930s–1940s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: Maddock  - Maddock , England
 
History: This piece bears the transfer-printed mark “MADDOCK • ENGLAND” with a circular central motif. This is associated with John Maddock & Sons Ltd, a Staffordshire-based pottery firm active through the 19th and 20th centuries. The mark used here is typical of the interwar to early postwar period, around 1930s–1940s, often found on semi-porcelain or hotel ware lines.
 
 
The floral transfer in orange red (cinnabar), teal green, and black outlines is stylized in a way characteristic of the Art Deco and transitional periods. The handle has squared angles, and the creamer sits on a gently raised hexagonal foot, indicating aesthetic utility ware—durable enough for regular table use but designed with flair. The rim and handle feature hand-painted green line accents, applied quickly, in typical factory hand-finishing fashion
 
 
Light speckling and kiln dust can be seen, common in early mid-20th-century utility wares. Some signs of glaze wear and minor irregularities in the transfer print (visible misalignment and fading), which is not uncommon for this production class. No structural cracks, chips, or repairs are visible in the images, though glaze inconsistencies and printing flaws may reduce collector appeal slightly.
 
 
While no named pattern is visible, the design is consistent with Maddock's floral range likely intended for the domestic or hotel trade. No pattern number is present, and similar examples are often assigned descriptive titles by dealers or collectors when unidentified.
 
 
As an authentic interwar-period English creamer with factory mark and decorative appeal, its modest size and vibrant design offer collector and display value. Lack of named pattern or full tea set lowers collectability. Estimated fair market value: $18–$28 USD.
 
Flaws: Some of the transfer print has faded