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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Vase

ca. 1871-1875 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Categories
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 25cm
  • Width: 14.1cm
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)
Subject depicted
Bibliographic reference
Christopher Dresser : ein viktorianischer Designer, 1834-1904, Köln : Kunstgewerbemuseum der Stadt Köln, 1981 208
Collection
Accession number
C.62-1980

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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