A characterful antique C. G. Brannam Barum Ware terracotta jug, dated 1915, with a wonderfully distinctive inverted handle.
 
Made by the renowned North Devon pottery, this piece has the earthy warmth and individual character associated with traditional Barum Ware. Its terracotta body and unusual handle give it a sculptural quality, making it just as appealing as a decorative object as it would have been in everyday use.
 
C. G. Brannam & Sons was based in Barnstaple, Devon, and became known for its distinctive North Devon pottery. Pieces from this period are particularly appealing to collectors of British studio and art pottery, as well as those drawn to the honest materials and expressive forms of early 20th-century ceramics.
 
The unusual handle is the detail that really sets this jug apart, lending it an intriguing silhouette and plenty of visual interest..
 
Sourced in England