Bidspirit auction | A Trio of Stoneware Containers
A Trio of Stoneware Containers including Godshill Cider Company Flagon - This lot comprises three stoneware storage containers, each featuring a cream-coloured salt-glazed body and a dark brown slip-glazed upper section. The first is a cylindrical storage jar decorated with a black transfer-printed illustration of kitchenalia and vegetables, including a salt shaker, garlic, and herbs, above the text STORE JAR. The second is a lidded honey jar of slightly tapered form, complete with a knop-handled lid. The front bears black transfer-printed text reading FINEST NATIVE FOREST HONEY, TAWARI, NEW ZEALAND HONEY, NET WEIGHT 12 OZ (340g), accompanied by a small floral motif. The third item is a cider flagon with a strap handle and a ceramic screw-top stopper featuring a cogged edge. The body is decorated with blue transfer-printed text reading GODSHILL CIDER COMPANY, ISLE OF WIGHT. The brown slip glaze on the flagon shows natural variations in thickness and vertical streaks from the glazing process. No other maker's marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the items.