1930s Small James Kent 'Glenys' Jug with Poppy Pattern

A beautiful little jug in the “Glenys” pattern by James Kent, Longton, featuring raised hand-painted florals in soft cottage hues — lilac, buttercream and rose, all glowing over a warm honey ground.

Made in the S/S POPPY shape, this is one of the more sought-after small James Kent pieces, adored for its sculptural form, embossed petals, and that gentle pre-war/post-war crazing that tells its age in the loveliest way.

At 12cm tall, it’s a perfect size for a few garden stems, a little kitchen display, or as part of a vintage pottery collection.

✨ Deb’s Note

Hand-painted cottage pottery always pulls me in — the raised petals, the soft colours, the warmth of the glaze. This one is especially sweet. A little jug with a big heart.

Details

• Maker: James Kent Ltd, Longton, England

• Pattern: “Glenys”

• Shape: S/S Poppy (embossed mark)

• Era: c.1930s–50s

• Height: approx. 12cm

• Hand-painted raised floral decoration

• Honey-toned glaze with beautiful age-appropriate crazing

• No chips or cracks noted (just natural wear of time)