The commode shape, derived from silver design, here is given special interest by the novel hinged lid. The complex shape accomodates classical figures, architectural accents, orange peel texture panels, and naturalistic floral borders.

This pot and its cousins are well documented in our references with possible attributions to Hartley, Greens & Co.,Leeds; J. Glass, Hanley; and William Baddeley of Hanley. Characteristics of this pot relate to all three potters.