Vase
ca. 1871-1875 (made)
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Vase of earthenware and gilded. Of geometric form with two lines of horizontal moulding near the foot from which it flares to a moulded band. Tapers inwards towards a band at the neck from which rise a long cylindrical collar with horizontal lugs. Lugs and body of the vase are decorated with gilt bands and long leaf shapes. Interior glazed.
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Materials and techniques | Glazed earthenware, moulded and gilded |
Brief description | Vase of glazed earthenware, possibly designed by Christopher Dresser, made by Watcombe Pottery Co., Torquay, ca. 1871-1875. |
Physical description | Vase of earthenware and gilded. Of geometric form with two lines of horizontal moulding near the foot from which it flares to a moulded band. Tapers inwards towards a band at the neck from which rise a long cylindrical collar with horizontal lugs. Lugs and body of the vase are decorated with gilt bands and long leaf shapes. Interior glazed. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Watcombe Torquay' (Impressed) |
Gallery label | Jug
Designed by Christopher Dresser, made by Watcombe Terra-Cotta Co., Torquay , Devon, England
C.62-1980(23/05/2008) |
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Bibliographic reference | Christopher Dresser : ein viktorianischer Designer, 1834-1904, Köln : Kunstgewerbemuseum der Stadt Köln, 1981
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Accession number | C.62-1980 |
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Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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