Pitcher, 7.5 inches tall. Printed maker's mark for David Methven & Sons. Brown transfer with polychrome clobbering. This complicated pattern consists of alternating wide and narrow diagonal bands. The two wide bands are divided by three horizontal bands filled with a stylized floral sheet and geometric motifs. Superimposed over these bands are a rectangular and star-shaped cartouche, both filled with a landscape scene. The narrow diagonal bands are also divided into horizontal bands filled with alternating floral and geometric motifs. The border consists of alternating clumps of stylized flowers and foliage sandwiched between simple lines.

The Links Pottery at Linktown, near Kircaldy, Scotland, had various owners, but is usually known as Methvens. It originated in 1714 as a brick works and was owned by William the father of the celebrated 18th century architects Robert and James Adam. In 1773 the company was bought by its manager, David Methven. Various members of the Methven family took charge over the following years, and in 1892 the pottery was bought by an ex-employee, A. R. Young who had become a partner some twenty years earlier. The company tended to copy successful ranges of other manufacturers and achieved very high output, much of which went for export. Creamware was produced from the mid-19th century, and was usually printed or painted. Methvens closed in 1928.

The Links Pottery at Linktown, near Kircaldy, Scotland, had various owners, but is usually known as Methvens. It originated in 1714 as a brick works and was owned by William the father of the celebrated 18th century architects Robert and James Adam. In 1773 the company was bought by its manager, David Methven. Various members of the Methven family took charge over the following years, and in 1892 the pottery was bought by an ex-employee, A. R. Young who had become a partner some twenty years earlier. The company tended to copy successful ranges of other manufacturers and achieved very high output, much of which went for export. Creamware was produced from the mid-19th century, and was usually printed or painted. Methvens closed in 1928.