Bornholm Pineapple Jug
A pineapple shaped jug produced by Michael Andersen & Sons, Bornholm, Denmark, circa 1935.
This uniquely organic interpretation of the Art Deco style is highly playful and decorative, but also functions as a usable object. The tactile jug has been glazed in a warm, yellow glaze and consists of a rounded form with heavily textured 'pineapple' surface, from which grows a handle reminiscent of leaves.
Michael Andersen & Sons was founded in the 1880's by Jens Michael Andersen, who employed his four sons at the pottery. The company are best known for the wares produced in the mid-20th century under the direction of Marianne Starck. Earlier examples of the potteries' output, such as this Art Deco jug, are difficult to find.
Model Number: 4621-2
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Michael Andersen & Sons
Year of Design: C. 1935
Date Produced: C. 1935-40
Colour: Yellow
Height: 14.5 cm, Width: 12 cm, Depth: 13 cm
Condition: Very good. Please note manufacturing flaw in the handle's join. Glaze fills the gap between the jug's handle and body meaning it is structurally sound.
Branding: Impressed with Bornholm mark, three fish in a shield, and hand inscribed with model number & decorator's initial, ‘W’.