Measham ware
Teapot
ca.1870-1910 (made)
ca.1870-1910 (made)
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This rustic brown lead-glazed style, with applied decoration is known as 'Measham ware' or 'Barge ware', as it is associated with use on canal boats. Most 'Measham ware' was actually produced in Church Gresley, Derbyshire bewteen the years 1870-1910.
The teapot bears the applied message 'A present to a friend' indicating the role of such wares as personal gifts.
The teapot bears the applied message 'A present to a friend' indicating the role of such wares as personal gifts.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware, with thrown body, press-moulded handle and spout, and applied reliefs; painted with underglaze colours |
| Brief description | Teapot, cover and stand, 'Measham ware', Possibly Mason Cash and Co., Derbyshire, about 1870-1910. |
| Physical description | Teapot, cover and stand. Teapot has depressed bulbous body with frilled rim and rounded foot rim. The lid with a wide rim, domed and surmounted by a flattened knop. Covered over all with a streaked rich brown glaze and decorated with applied cream coloured sprigs, and garlands with birds, partly stained green, blue and pink. Also applied, a cartouche with impressed lettering stained blue 'A PRESENT TO A FRIEND'. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | (unmarked) |
| Gallery label | Teapot, lid and stand 'A Present to a Friend'
Possibly made by W. Mason & Co., Church Gresley, Derbyshire, about 1875-99
Unmarked
Earthenware, with applied decoration and painting in enamels
Circ.334&A&B-1973(23/05/2008) |
| Object history | Purchase from William Walsh. 250 camden High Street, London NW1 8QS |
| Summary | This rustic brown lead-glazed style, with applied decoration is known as 'Measham ware' or 'Barge ware', as it is associated with use on canal boats. Most 'Measham ware' was actually produced in Church Gresley, Derbyshire bewteen the years 1870-1910. The teapot bears the applied message 'A present to a friend' indicating the role of such wares as personal gifts. |
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| Accession number | CIRC.334-1973 |
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| Record created | July 1, 1999 |
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