Vintage Hall China Orange Poppies Jug Pitcher - Radiance #4 circa 1933-1953

{HISTORY}

As bright and colorful as the day it was made, this large vintage floral poppy jug was made by Hall China Company between the 1930s and the 1950s. Popular for the next twenty years, the Orange Poppy pattern could be found on a wide range of kitchenware pieces, including mixing bowls, bakeware, canisters, casseroles, teapots, and dinnerware - a veritable flower field of graceful beauty floating in and around cook spaces across the country.

Known as the Radiance Jug #4, its large size was ideal for serving all sorts of beverages from lemonade and iced tea on a hot summer day to water, juice, or milk at the table. it was even a lovely server for afternoon cocktails when pitchers of margaritas or sangrias cheered the day.  

First started by Robert Hall, Sr. in East Liverpool, Ohio in 1903, the Hall China Company started out selling mostly sanitaryware, but by the 1920s had become the leader in manufacturing a range of kitchenware.  Mastering an ancient, but practically forgotten single-fired process that reduced crazing, which resulted in a more durable product, Hall China quickly became well-known for their unique designs and high-quality craftsmanship that consistently held up well over time and use. 

Dependable, reliable, and attractive, Hall's decorated kitchenware and novelty teapots took center stage during the 1930s. When Orange Poppy debuted in 1933, Hall was entering its halcyon days, employing the best artisans and managerial teams in the business and engaging with the latest technologies. Further expansion led them to become the first pottery in the US to use only tunnel-style kilns, which sped up the manufacturing process. 

It's no wonder that during that time, the Orange Poppy pattern emerged. Often associated with positive energy, robust zeal, and unbridled enthusiasm, orange poppies in the language of flowers have always been a cheerful addition to the kitchen. They bring just the right kind of joy you want to surround yourself with as you cook your way through the day, the week, the year with your own level of unbridled enthusiasm. 

Sitting pretty in the kitchen for close to a century, vintage jugs like this one also make great vases and watering cans. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

• Stamped on bottom with the early Hall's Superior Quality Kitchenware mark in gold
• Colors include tangerine, tomato red, sky blue, and sage green against an ivory body with a platinum strip around the rim
• Holds 64 oz

{CONDITION}

In absolutely beautiful antique condition, this jug looks practically brand-new. Very clean inside and out, there are no chips, cracks or scratches. There's a small, pencil-point-size dark grey dot on the interior bottom of the jug. That is not a chip but merely a natuiral imperfection found in the clay.  The plantium stripe arund the rim is in great shape and very shiny. The floral design is crisp and clear, and the glaze is shiny and bright.

{SIZE}

Measures 6.25" inches (height) x 8.5" inches (width spout to handle) and weighs 2.9 lbs.