Antique Wedgwood Queensware Fox Hunting Biscuit Barrel – Hand Painted ‘John Peel’ Jar EPNS Lid

Add a striking centerpiece of traditional English craftsmanship to your collection. Produced by the world-renowned artisans at Wedgwood in Staffordshire, this stunning biscuit jar showcases a brilliant crossover between fine earthenware pottery and classic Edwardian-style metalwork.

The body of the jar features an intricate, deeply molded relief wrap depicting an active country hunt, celebrating the folklore of John Peel, the famous 19th-century huntsman. Unlike common relief pieces, the artistry here is elevated by beautiful hand-painted enameled detailing—vivid huntsmen in traditional scarlet “pink” coats, beautifully rendered bay horses, and spotted hounds winding through heavily textured green foliage and rustic fences.

Exquisite Mixed-Media Accents
The earthenware barrel is mounted with its original Electro-Plated Nickel Silver (EPNS) protective rim, a matching flush-fit lid with a stylized finial, and a decorative, split-loop swing handle. On the underside, the piece proudly displays its crisp, impressed “WEDGWOOD” factory maker’s stamp alongside hand-written red iron-oxide pattern numbers. Whether gracing an antique sideboard, a dark-wood writing desk, or a sophisticated cottagecore kitchen, its incredible color and structural depth ensure it commands attention from anyone who sees it.

Specifications
Manufacturer: Wedgwood (Staffordshire, England)

Pattern / Motif: “D’Ye Ken John Peel” Fox Hunt / Embossed Queensware

Era: Early-to-mid 20th Century

Materials: Lead-free glazed creamware earthenware; EPNS (Silver Plate) mounts

Total Height (Handle Raised): Approx. 25.0 cm

Jar Body Dimensions: Approx. 13.0 cm (H) × 12.5 cm (Diameter)

Authentication: Impressed factory stamps and painted inventory marks to base

Shipping: Free UK Courier Shipping (Packed using double-walled reinforced boxes and premium void-fill)

Condition Report
This exceptional piece is in immaculate antique condition. The glazed ceramic body is completely pristine, retaining its rich, glassy luster with zero chips, cracks, hairline fractures, or professional restorations. The interior is flawlessly clean and completely usable. The original silver-plated lid and swing handle show a light, entirely authentic age-related tarnish and soft patina that beautifully highlights their age, with no heavy plate loss or deep pitting. The swing handle mechanism is smooth and structurally sound.