This dramatic, beautifully artist signed Willets American Belleek tankard (tall pitcher ewer) features a golden Chinese dragon handle wrapping around the upper part of the ewer and its tail wrapping further down the sides. Hand painted and accented in gold, this tankard ewer is signed and dated on the bottom by the artist "C. Kiernan, Christmas 1905". Lovely flowers, blackberries and shaded leaves wrap around continuously around the tall pitcher. It also features a scalloped and gilded rim.

Willets American Belleek produced some of the finest porcelain in America in Trenton, NJ, The fine porcelain produced by the Willets Trenton factories rivaled the quality of 19th century and early 20th century European hand painted porcelains. Scarce and hard to find, Willets American Belleek is highly sought by collectors for its artistic quality as well as it beauty. This lovely dragon handled tankard ewer is special as it is signed and dated 1905.
Condition is fine with no damage, this lovely Willets American Belleek tankard ewer measures 11.5" high with an inset 4" footed base.