Wade Ringtons Limited Tea Merchants c.1997 Old Willow Pattern water pot Thai Burnishing: Cold cast bronze often

Burnishing: Cold cast bronze often requires less burnishing than other methods because the bronze powder is at the surface

Chrome shows some dimpling due to age of the piece

and allowed the name "Royal Doulton" to be used - the trademark features on the handle of this jug as a tribute to that grant

now collectors' items

Wade Ringtons Limited Tea Merchants c.1997 Old Willow Pattern water pot Thai Burnishing: Cold cast bronze oftenWade Ringtons Limited Tea Merchants Old Willow Pattern water pot Issued c. 1997 Base reads: Ringtons Limited Tea Merchants Newcastle on Tyne Produced by Wade Ceramics Based upon an Original Maling Jug Produced for Ringtons in the 1920s Approx 16cms (6 1 4") tall Approx 13. 5cms (5 1 2") spout to handle Approx 8. 5cms (3 1 3") square at base In excellent condition Some fine, clean glaze crazing but a very presentable item in a very collectable