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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 138, The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery

Jardinière

ca. 1810-1820 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Flower or bulb pot of white earthenware, painted in enamels; with flattened back and two dolphin mask handles (and lacking pierced cover), painted in shades of brown enamels with floral pattern


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware, painted in enamels
Brief description
Jardinière, lead-glazed earthenware, made by Davenport, Longport, Staffordshire, ca. 1810-1820
Physical description
Flower or bulb pot of white earthenware, painted in enamels; with flattened back and two dolphin mask handles (and lacking pierced cover), painted in shades of brown enamels with floral pattern
Dimensions
  • Height: 10.8cm
  • Width: 14.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'DAVENPORT' above an anchor (impressed)
  • '10' (impressed)
Gallery label
Jardiniere Made by Davenport, Longport, Staffordshire, about 1810-20 Marks: 'DAVENPORT' above an anchor, and '10', impressed Lead-glazed earthenware 3199-1853(23/05/2008)
Object history
Formerly in the Bandinel Collection. Transferred to the Museum of Practical Geology.
Bibliographic reference
T. A. Lockett, 'John Davenport and his Wares', English Ceramic Circle Transactions, volume 9, part 1 (1973), fig. 14c
Collection
Accession number
3199-1853

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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