vintage Art Deco Ceramic Pitcher English 1930’s

vintage Art Deco ceramic pitcher, English from the early 20th century, approximately circa 1930. “PAN" inscription and the HAND PAINTED design number 05402, is the factory's shape or mold number. James Kent used a 5-digit numbering system for their extensive range of Art Deco giftware and tableware. your piece is almost certainly an Art Deco "Forest" or "Autumn" themed jug produced by James Kent Ltd. (Old Foley Pottery) in Longton, Staffordshire, England.  It features a distinctive baluster form with a flared spout and a hand-painted autumnal floral or leaf design.  Manufacturer: James Kent Ltd. was famous in the 1930s for this specific style of textured, "imitation bark" ceramic. The autumnal "sponge-ware" texture and hand-painted leaf motifs Key Characteristics Style: Art Deco, characterized by its bold shape and decorative motifs. Design: The piece has a textured, sponge-effect background with hand-painted leaves and berries in shades of green, mauve, and yellow. vintage Art Deco Pitcher