Candlestick
1649 (made)
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Object Type
Though of standard brass candlestick shape, with wide central drip pan, the form of this candlestick is extremely rare in ceramics. A few finely-potted mid-17th-century delftware versions have survived, as have some very basic earthenware candlesticks of the 16th and 17th centuries, sometimes with crude trailed slip decoration. It is clear, however, that the more expensive metal was much preferred. The function of this Wrotham piece must always have been secondary to its purpose as a presentation and display object.
Trading
Though the decorative Wrotham slipwares have survived in surprising numbers, covering the period 1612-1739, their place in the story of the development of English ceramics is less important than might appear. The farmer-potter families of the small Kent village of Wrotham made objects of daily use such as bread-crocks, chicken feeders etc., as well as a small range of inscribed slipwares commissioned by local people.
Though of standard brass candlestick shape, with wide central drip pan, the form of this candlestick is extremely rare in ceramics. A few finely-potted mid-17th-century delftware versions have survived, as have some very basic earthenware candlesticks of the 16th and 17th centuries, sometimes with crude trailed slip decoration. It is clear, however, that the more expensive metal was much preferred. The function of this Wrotham piece must always have been secondary to its purpose as a presentation and display object.
Trading
Though the decorative Wrotham slipwares have survived in surprising numbers, covering the period 1612-1739, their place in the story of the development of English ceramics is less important than might appear. The farmer-potter families of the small Kent village of Wrotham made objects of daily use such as bread-crocks, chicken feeders etc., as well as a small range of inscribed slipwares commissioned by local people.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware, with decoration in white slip |
| Brief description | Lead-glazed earthenware candlestick with trailed white-slip decoration, inscribed EM 1649. Made at Wrotham in Kent. |
| Physical description | Lead-glazed earthenware candlestick with trailed white-slip decoration. Contrasting red and white clays under a honey-coloured lead-glaze which makes them appear treacle-brown and yellow in colour. Inscribed EM 1649. Made at Wrotham in Kent. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'EM 1649', makers mark |
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| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Object history | Made in Wrotham, Kent. Formerly Bandinel Collection. Given by Dr Page. Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Summary | Object Type Though of standard brass candlestick shape, with wide central drip pan, the form of this candlestick is extremely rare in ceramics. A few finely-potted mid-17th-century delftware versions have survived, as have some very basic earthenware candlesticks of the 16th and 17th centuries, sometimes with crude trailed slip decoration. It is clear, however, that the more expensive metal was much preferred. The function of this Wrotham piece must always have been secondary to its purpose as a presentation and display object. Trading Though the decorative Wrotham slipwares have survived in surprising numbers, covering the period 1612-1739, their place in the story of the development of English ceramics is less important than might appear. The farmer-potter families of the small Kent village of Wrotham made objects of daily use such as bread-crocks, chicken feeders etc., as well as a small range of inscribed slipwares commissioned by local people. |
| Bibliographic reference | Hildyard, Robin. European Ceramics. London : V&A Publications, 1999. 144 p., ill. ISBN 185177260X |
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| Accession number | 4736-1901 |
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| Record created | July 14, 1999 |
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