Garland Crest - John Maddock & Sons Ltd

Name: John Maddock & Sons Ltd "Garland Crest" Pattern Jug
 
Type: Pattern Jug
 
Year: c. 1930s–1940s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: John Maddock & Sons Ltd - John Maddock & Sons Ltd  
 
History: This porcelain jug was produced by John Maddock & Sons Ltd, a renowned Staffordshire pottery firm operating from the mid-19th century through the early 20th century. The backstamp seen here—with the crown above the circular text "JOHN MADDOCK & SONS LTD / ENGLAND / VITREOUS"—was typically used between the 1930s and 1940s. This particular variant, which includes the word “Vitreous,” denotes a semi-porcelain body with a vitrified (glass-like) surface, prized for its durability and glossy finish.
 
 
The jug showcases the "Garland Crest" floral border pattern: a vivid transfer design in pink, yellow, blue, and green with festooned drapery around the rim. This motif is in keeping with the late Edwardian to interwar period aesthetic, marked by intricate florals and pastel ornamentation. The lower section of the jug remains plain, allowing the border design to remain the central decorative focus.
 
 
Notable condition features include some crazing to the glaze, mild staining, and fading to gilt trim, which are typical for utilitarian ware of this vintage.
 
Flaws: Age related crazinf and staining