Beautiful hand painted porcelain pitcher by Alba China.
The bottom mark "Bona Fama Est Melior Zona Aurea Alba China" was used by the Edwin Bennett Pottery Company, Baltimore, Maryland, after 1890. The company was in business in Baltimore, Maryland, from 1846 to 1936.
The body of the pitcher features beautiful hand painted pansies with mottled gold gilt highlights on the handle, rim & a bit around the pansies.
This piece dates anywhere from the 1880's to the mid-1930's.
This piece can be used as a pitcher or it will also make a beautiful vase.
The pitcher is 10 1/4" tall to the "lip", the circumference around the largest center portion is approx. 27" & the scalloped base is 5 1/2".
The overall condition is excellent, with deals only light, age-related crazing.
Product code: Vintage Alba China Hand Painted Porcelain Pitcher w/ deals Pansies and Gold Gilt