Victorian Doulton Lambeth Leather Ware Slaters blackjack jug with Sterling Silver Rim, marked for London, 1892, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd.

Beautiful Doulton Lambeth Leather Ware Slaters blackjack jug with Sterling Silver Rim, marked for London, 1892, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd. 

John Slater, one of the great names in English ceramics history, was the Art Director at Doulton & Co, Burslem from 1887 to 1914. The Doulton and Slater’s patent mark was used for many of the pieces incorporating his innovative glazes and techniques which helped bring the Doulton name to new heights. 

This ceramic pitcher beautifully emulates a hand-stitched leather blackjack tankard, a drinking vessel popular since medieval times. The grain of the leather as well as the “stitching” is exquisitely replicated using the ceramics craftsmanship that was and remains a Doulton hallmark. Cheekily emblazoned with the underlined “Here’s Luck”, this is a beautiful example of late Victorian barware. 

Price marked at $800 AUD.

Measurements: 19.5cm height, 18cm width from handle to pourer. Approximately 11.5cm width at widest point. 

Excellent antique condition, minor wear overall commensurate with age.