{"product_id":"blue-and-white-spongeware-pitcher","title":"Antique English Spongeware Pitcher No. 3","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA charming antique English spongeware pitcher dating to the late 19th century. The simple utilitarian form is decorated throughout with richly applied blue spongework over a warm cream ground, with a gently flared rim and substantial curved handle.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpongeware became popular in Britain during the 19th century as a method of decorating everyday pottery by applying color with a cut or natural sponge. The process created spontaneous, individual patterns that varied from piece to piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dense blue decoration gives this example particularly strong visual presence. Beautiful displayed alone, used for flowers, or grouped with other antique stoneware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimension: 7” W x 7.75” H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: very good antique condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: England \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"McConnell Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44784111222853,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/0837\/5109\/files\/IMG_6919_3bd268f4-3774-4efe-aaa0-e0ced4403625.jpg?v=1789318955","url":"https:\/\/mcconnell-design.com\/products\/blue-and-white-spongeware-pitcher","provider":"McConnell Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}