Luncheon Tray, embossed
Tray
ca. 1859 (made)
ca. 1859 (made)
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| Place of origin |
In medieval times, tiles were decorated with inlaid clays of different colours. During the Gothic revival, Herbert Minton developed techniques for producing inlaid tiles in medieval style, which went into production at Minton and Co. from the 1830s.
The same techniques were used to create other works, such as this tray designed around 1850 by renowned Gothic revivalist Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin.
Minton created inlaid decoration by impressing a pattern into the soft clay. These impressions were then filled with coloured liquid clays, before the piece was dried and fired. The contrast between the different coloured clays gave a rich finish.
The same techniques were used to create other works, such as this tray designed around 1850 by renowned Gothic revivalist Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin.
Minton created inlaid decoration by impressing a pattern into the soft clay. These impressions were then filled with coloured liquid clays, before the piece was dried and fired. The contrast between the different coloured clays gave a rich finish.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Luncheon Tray, embossed (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Earthenware inlaid with coloured clays and glazes |
| Brief description | 'Luncheon Tray, embossed', earthenware with pattern of inlaid coloured clays and glazes, designed by A.W.N. Pugin and made by Minton, Stoke-on-Trent, ca. 1859 |
| Physical description | Earthenware tray embossed with a pattern of inlaid coloured clays and glazes |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Unmarked |
| Gallery label | Tray ''Luncheon Tray, embossed''
Designed by A.W.N. Pugin, made by Minton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, about 1859
Marks: none
Earthenware with a pattern of inlaid coloured clays and glazes
7263-1861
The title is that used by the factory(23/05/2008) |
| Production | The title is that used by the factory. |
| Summary | In medieval times, tiles were decorated with inlaid clays of different colours. During the Gothic revival, Herbert Minton developed techniques for producing inlaid tiles in medieval style, which went into production at Minton and Co. from the 1830s. The same techniques were used to create other works, such as this tray designed around 1850 by renowned Gothic revivalist Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin. Minton created inlaid decoration by impressing a pattern into the soft clay. These impressions were then filled with coloured liquid clays, before the piece was dried and fired. The contrast between the different coloured clays gave a rich finish. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 7263-1861 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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