Phillips & Bagster Yellow Ware Stag Hunt Pitchers, Hound Handles, Rare Regency Set C. 1820

Rare set of three Phillips & Bagster yellow ware pitchers – stag hunt relief, hound handles – c. 1820

An exceptional and important graduated set of three early 19th-century English yellow ware pitchers, made by Phillips & Bagster around 1820. These are among the earliest examples of their kind and represent the finest quality in the genre, preceding later American imitations by several decades.

Each pitcher features a bold high-relief stag hunting scene moulded in detail around the body, with sculptural hound-form handles rising from the collar. Two of the pitchers are clearly signed “PHILLIPS & BAGSTER” in raised lettering at the collar, confirming the maker.

The largest of the three showcases the most complex construction, made in five separate parts: a two-part moulded body, separate applied foot, and a two-piece moulded hound handle. It features a total of 12 moulded animals in active poses. This degree of technical complexity and sculptural detail places these pitchers in the category of highly collectible English pottery.

These pieces are documented in museum collections and reference works such as Yellow Ware: The Transitional Ceramic by Lisa McAllister (Book II). Seldom do full graduated sets survive intact, especially in this condition.

Perfect for collectors of early English ceramics, hunting-themed pottery, yellow ware, or decorative utilitarian vessels of the Regency period.

Measurements & Weight
Large pitcher – Height: 22 cm / 8.75″, Weight: 1125 g
Medium pitcher – Height: 13 cm / 5.25″, Weight: 319 g
Small pitcher – Height: 11.2 cm / 4.50″, Weight: 257 g

Condition
Large: Very small chip to the rim, otherwise excellent.
Medium: Excellent condition, no damage.
Small: Mint condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.
All three display clean moulding, excellent relief, and stable glaze.

Shipping & Packaging
– Free insured and tracked international shipping
– Shipping cost includes professional packaging, handling, and postage

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