Early Carlton Ware - Wiltshaw and Robinson

A lovely cream jug by Wiltshaw and Robinson in vellum blush with deep cobalt blue and hand painted godetias. Early Carlton Ware at its best. For details see Premier Antiques

Early Carlton Ware blush jug c1895

Carlton Ware - Fruit Lustre

Carlton Ware 'Fruit Lustre' preserve pot c1925

In the 1920s Carlton Ware introduced a series of preserve pots which were given a deep lustre finish with a moulded cluster of hand painted fruit on the lids. The lustre colours ranged from vivid pink through soft lavender to the deepest of blues. Earlier pieces are marked Wiltshaw and Robinson. For more details see Premier Antiques

Early Carlton Ware

In 1890 the partnership of Wiltshaw and Robinson began and they soon became leaders in the production of high quality Vellum and Blush wares. Popular in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, these delicate floral patterns were hand enamelled with the blush ground skilfully shaded and finished in best gold. Some items, like the teapot below, were edged with deep cobalt blue. Often intended for everyday use, finding pieces in good condition has always been difficult. For some fine examples of early Carlton Ware visit my website Premier Antiques

Carlton Ware 'Anemone' Dish c1905

Carlton Ware 'Flowering Heather' Biscuit Barrel c1906

Carlton Ware 'Cornucopia' Teapot c1899