Flask
1794 (made)
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The technique of inlay was popular in medieval times, particularly for the production of tiles. Patterns were carved or pressed into tiles and then filled with coloured liquid clay creating a bold pattern. After 1850, the inlay technique was adopted again by English potters. Designs were carved into leather hard pots and filled with contrasting clays.
The potter who created this flask used metal printer's type to make the initial impressions. The use of type to create patterns was particularly common in the Sussex area. The decorative inscription is crisply visible against the body of the vessel.
In addition to this inlaid decoration, the potter has also incised a drawing of a small bird just below the mouth of the flask. The subtle nature of this motif contrasts with the striking inlaid patterns.
The potter who created this flask used metal printer's type to make the initial impressions. The use of type to create patterns was particularly common in the Sussex area. The decorative inscription is crisply visible against the body of the vessel.
In addition to this inlaid decoration, the potter has also incised a drawing of a small bird just below the mouth of the flask. The subtle nature of this motif contrasts with the striking inlaid patterns.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware with inlaid decoration |
| Brief description | Flask, lead-glazed earthenware with inlaid decoration, made by John Siggery, Lower Dicker, Sussex |
| Physical description | Round bodied earthenware flask with stamped and inlaid decoration under a lead glaze. Incised drawing of a bird near mouth. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'OF a Little Take a Little / Your Welcome Thare unto / But of a Little Leave a Little / Tis Manners So To Do / William Miller / 1794'
'Otions of Brandy / And Rviers of Wine / Plantecion of Tea &aGarle / To my mind 1794'
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| Gallery label | Flask
Made by John Siggery, Lower Dicker, Sussex,
Inscribed: 'W. Miller 1794"
Lead-glazed earthenware with inlaid decoration
C.349-1919 Given by Lady Lister(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Given by Lady Lister |
| Summary | The technique of inlay was popular in medieval times, particularly for the production of tiles. Patterns were carved or pressed into tiles and then filled with coloured liquid clay creating a bold pattern. After 1850, the inlay technique was adopted again by English potters. Designs were carved into leather hard pots and filled with contrasting clays. The potter who created this flask used metal printer's type to make the initial impressions. The use of type to create patterns was particularly common in the Sussex area. The decorative inscription is crisply visible against the body of the vessel. In addition to this inlaid decoration, the potter has also incised a drawing of a small bird just below the mouth of the flask. The subtle nature of this motif contrasts with the striking inlaid patterns. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.349-1919 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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