Occasionally the ornamental parts of transfer patterns that we think of as secondary comma...

Occasionally the ornamental parts of transfer patterns that we think of as secondary command attention and dominate the entire piece. That is the case with this wine red transfer printed tall pot that makes its first impression with its profusion of plump grapes. Bunches of grapes dangle along the side and horizontal vines wind along trellis pattern panels. Framed by these vintage motifs is a charming scene of peasants who converse along side a well-drawn pony. The voluptuous curves of the pot re-enforce the impression of a bountiful harvest.

While tallpots are often described as coffee pots, we often wonder if they are not actuall...

While tallpots are often described as coffee pots, we often wonder if they are not actually generously sized teapots--especially since coffee implements are typically small in scale. The decorative motifs of this pot offer no clue since they are more suggestive of a wine-drinking rout than either morning coffee or afternoon tea.