Early 19th-Century Mazarin Strainer — John & William Brameld, Blue & White Pearlware

This beautiful early 19th-century English mazarin strainer was made in Yorkshire by John & William Brameld in 1820. The piece features the Peasant Pastoral Scene, it shows a woodsman returning home to his cottage. His little girl runs to greet him, his wife is busy at her spinning wheel. What a delightful country scene! Designed to sit on a platter, this strainer allows juices from fish, beef, or turkey to drain below at the table.

The drainer has an impressed mark on the back. It has been repaired around the edges, most likely a plate hanger used for a century or more made surface chips. Colored in, slightly glazed over, please see the close ups. The blue tones remain bright and vibrant after more than two centuries, offering both historical interest and decorative appeal. A rare and exceptional addition to your collection.

Collector's Note

Pearlware produced by John & William Brameld is highly prized among collectors for its early 19th-century craftsmanship and finely detailed transferware designs. Mazarin-style drainers are particularly sought after, as few survive intact. Pieces featuring narrative pastoral scenes, like this one, were functional tableware but also reflected the evolving English transferware aesthetic, making them appealing both for display and study. Early examples in good condition are increasingly uncommon, and this Brameld strainer represents a notable example of Yorkshire pearlware that combines historical significance, decorative appeal, and collector desirability.

• Measures 10-1/4″ x 7-5/8″ x 7/8″