Antique, Georgian and Victorian pink luster (also pink lustre in England), is an iridescent metallic surface, produced by using gold, that was used to decorate ceramics. It was developed by the glass painters of Egypt in the 7th or 8th century, and taken up by the pottery painters in the 9th century. In 19th century England, Wedgwood and other potters improved the process and used it extensively on their wares. The English potters, as opposed to the earlier Continental ones, wanted their wares to resemble gold and silver as closely  as possible, so many of their shapes are direct imitations of vessels of the goldsmiths and silversmiths of the time.  

Many of the wares are unmarked, but there are clues to the potters of some pieces. The Wedgwood Moonlight or mottled lustre is quite distinctive, as are the jugs, bowls, etc. made by the Sunderland potteries on the banks of the river Wier. Often the river, the bridge over the river Wier, and ships sailing in the river are the subjects of these pots. They, as well as the Historical pieces and sporting pieces are particularly sought after by collectors. Occasionally pieces will be marked. The pieces most often marked are by Dixon, Austin & Co. and by Wedgwood.