Burmantofts Faience Jardiniere Antique Pot

This exceptional antique jardinière was crafted by Burmantofts Faience, a renowned Leeds-based pottery active in the late 19th century. Model number 1857, this piece features a stunning raised relief floral design with stylized daisies and foliate panels in soft ivory against a pale blue ground. Its large size and elegant proportions make it ideal as a dramatic indoor planter, umbrella stand, or stand-alone decorative statement.

Stamped clearly on the base with “BURMANTOFTS FAIENCE 1857 ENGLAND” along with artist/modeler's marks, this jardinière is an excellent example of Victorian English art pottery, highly sought after by collectors of Majolica, Art Nouveau, and aesthetic movement ceramics.

• Material: Glazed earthenware (faience)

• Style: Victorian Aesthetic / Art Nouveau transitional

• Maker: Burmantofts Faience, England

• Model Number: 1857

• Markings: Stamped “BURMANTOFTS FAIENCE 1857 ENGLAND” with additional impressed marks and a hand-painted decorator’s initial

• Condition: Excellent antique condition; minor glaze imperfections and light crazing typical of age

• Estimated Age: Circa 1880s–1890s