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Luke Honey's avatar

Really interesting. Learnt something new. Did the chintz patterns on the ceramics ever duplicate known designs (i.e the exact patterns) on the material? Or were they more a generalised idea of chintz? The 19th century jug in your first picture reminds me of a Colefax & Fowler pattern, which I'm sure would have been based on an original historic design.

Portia's avatar

They're so charming!

Mark Hill Antiques's avatar

They are indeed, and so very Summery! You’re amongst a growing band of people who are waking up to how lovely they are. :-)

Mark Hill Antiques's avatar

I am sure some of them were heavily based on actual designs, but I think most were generalised inspirations.