{"product_id":"important-historical-dark-blue-staffordshire-coffee-pot-with-lid-attributed-to-clews-pristine-condition-copy-2","title":"Important Historical Dark Blue Staffordshire Coffee Pot with Lid, Attributed to Clews, Pristine Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the piece serious transferware collectors dream of finding — and never do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA monumental dark blue Staffordshire coffee pot attributed to James \u0026amp; Ralph Clews, Cobridge, circa 1818–1834. The body features a richly detailed figural genre scene from the firm’s highly sought “From Wilkie’s Designs” series, adapted from paintings by Sir David Wilkie. Two figures interact dramatically in an outdoor setting before a cottage and fence — a scene consistent with “The Valentine,” one of the rarest patterns in the seven-pattern Wilkie series. The original domed lid with pointed finial is present and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spout displays the distinctive stippled ground decoration — finely engraved white dots with delicate floral sprigs — a technique closely associated with the Clews factory and a key feature for attribution. The wide upper collar carries a bold floral and foliate border, and the scrolled handle and pedestal foot complete a classic baluster form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Maker: Attributed to James \u0026amp; Ralph Clews, Cobridge, Staffordshire\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: England\u003cbr\u003e• Date: Circa 1818–1834\u003cbr\u003e• Pattern: “From Wilkie’s Designs” series, consistent with “The Valentine”\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Blue and white transfer-printed pearlware\u003cbr\u003e• Decoration: Figural genre scene after Sir David Wilkie with stippled ground spout, floral sprigs, and wide floral\/foliate collar border\u003cbr\u003e• Form: Baluster coffee pot with scrolled handle, pedestal foot, and original domed lid with pointed finial\u003cbr\u003e• Mark: No visible backstamp (common for Clews hollow-ware forms)\u003cbr\u003e• Measurements: 10 1\/2”h x 9 1\/2” from tip of spout to end of handle\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Pristine — no chips, cracks, hairlines, repairs, or restoration. Deep cobalt retains full richness with crisp transfer. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greyson Manor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45083460698319,"sku":null,"price":869.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/25CDA162-81AD-4FB5-ACC0-D887997F90C2.jpg?v=1774013405","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/en-it\/products\/important-historical-dark-blue-staffordshire-coffee-pot-with-lid-attributed-to-clews-pristine-condition-copy-2","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}