A gorgeous and good sized vintage 1960s ironstone pitcher by Myott, Son & Co. Ltd. Manufactured in the historic pottery capital of Staffordshire, England, it features the iconic "Old Willow" pattern in a deep, crisp cobalt blue transfer design.
The timeless Chinoiserie motif depicts the romantic, traditional tale of the weeping willow, bridges, and lovebirds under a geometric border.
This medium-sized tankard jug is a perfect statement piece—style it as a functional milk/water server for Sunday brunch, a utensil holder or use it as a rustic floral vase for a Grandmillennial mantle or neutral farmhouse kitchen display.
- Brand: Myott (Staffordshire, England)
- Pattern: Old Willow (Blue and White)
- Era: Vintage 1960s
- Height: 13.5 cm (approx. 5.3 inches)
- Width: 18.5 cm from spout to handle (approx. 7.2 inches)
Condition:
Excellent structural vintage condition with NO chips, cracks, or surface crazing. The glaze remains beautifully bright and glossy. As is common with mid-century transferware, there are a few minor, charming factory production artifacts from the hand-applied tissue process. This includes a tiny blue ink spot, a faint transfer smudge near the birds, and a small area of lighter, faint print within the willow tree canopy (all clearly documented in the close-up macro photos). These unique quirks highlight its authentic, mid-century English pottery heritage!
A note about our photography: Some images use AI-assisted backgrounds to style our vintage pieces in a home setting. The items themselves are genuine and remain unaltered; AI is used for presentation only.
A note about dating: We take care to research the age and origins of our vintage pieces using makers' marks, patterns and other available information. Dates are our best informed estimates and, unless otherwise stated, should be considered approximate.
