Pottery Dishware Appraisal

Two-Piece Pottery Creamer and Sugar Bowl Set

This item comprises a two-piece pottery set, including a creamer with a handle and a matching sugar bowl without a lid. Both pieces are crafted from ceramic material, featuring a deeply textured, earthy brown glaze with an iridescent or variegated finish, giving them a rich, almost metallic sheen in some areas. The glaze exhibits lighter olive-green undertones, particularly visible around the top rims and recessed areas, suggesting a reactive glaze or multi-layered application. Each piece is adorned with a continuous band of embossed or applied three-leaf clover (shamrock) motifs towards its base, providing a tactile and decorative element. The shamrocks are also finished in the same earthy glaze, but their raised nature creates subtle variations in light reflection. The creamer features a small, integrated pouring spout and a C-shaped handle that appears sturdy and ergonomically designed for its size. The sugar bowl is rounded with a slightly flared rim. Both pieces have a somewhat squat, robust form with a small, unglazed footring visible on the sugar bowl (and presumed on the creamer). Condition appears to be excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or significant wear. The glossy finish is consistent across both items, indicating good preservation. There are no discernible maker's marks or signatures visible in the provided images, which might be located on the underside. Given their rustic yet refined aesthetic and the shamrock motif, they likely hail from a mid-20th century production, possibly from Irish ceramic manufacturers or those inspired by Celtic designs. The quality of the glaze and the precision of the embossed pattern suggest good craftsmanship.