Antique Buffalo Pottery Chrysanthemum Pitcher Blue Green Gold Trim Early 1900s

This antique Buffalo Pottery pitcher, crafted in the early 1900s, is a striking example of American semi-vitreous china. Featuring a gradient blue-green glaze with intricate chrysanthemum floral transfer designs, it is further embellished with delicate hand-applied gold gilding along the scalloped rim and ornate handle.

Produced by Buffalo Pottery, later known as Buffalo China, Inc., the company was founded in Buffalo, New York, in 1901 by the Larkin Soap Company and became one of the first U.S. producers of semi-vitreous and vitreous china. Buffalo Pottery gained a reputation for durable hotelware as well as highly collectible decorative pieces such as this floral pitcher.

Its bold chrysanthemum motif and Edwardian-era form showcase the craftsmanship and decorative artistry of early 20th-century American ceramics. This example is especially desirable due to the preservation of its gilded accents, which are often heavily worn on other surviving pitchers.

A true collectible for antique pottery enthusiasts, decorators, and design lovers, this piece functions beautifully as a display jug, a statement accent in traditional interiors, or a centerpiece in a curated pottery collection.

Product Details:
Manufacturer: Buffalo Pottery, Buffalo, New York, USA
Material: Semi-vitreous china
Collection / Pattern: Chrysanthemum
Color: Blue-green gradient with gold accents
Estimated Era / Date: Early 1900s (circa 1905–1915)
Origin: United States
Style / Design Notes: Ornate scalloped rim, floral transfer decoration, gilt detailing, embossed base form

Dimensions:
Height: 7.5 in (19 cm)
Width: 7 in (17.8 cm) at the widest part
Length: 9 in (22.8 cm) from spout to handle
Opening Diameter: approx. 6 in (15.2 cm)

Condition: Excellent antique condition and looks almost new. We've seen the same pitcher for sale with the gilding almost completely worn off. This one is a lucky find. No cracks. No chips. Some signs of aging and usage, and some dark spots inside the pitcher consistent with the age of the item.

Hand wash only