Posset pot and cover

Physical description

Hemispherical shape with flattened base and sides slightly concave; small foot ring; two thich moulded circular loop handles, set vertically; pointed oval colander strainer at one side within; flat domed lid with central mushroom knob. The outside of the bowl is painted with chinoisserie landscapes and four groups of figures, the lid with four similar scenes at top, bottom and on either side; scroll pattern band about the knob.
[Posset pot] Hemispherical-shaped pot with a flattened base and sides slightly concave. Small foot ring and two thick moulded circular loop handles set vertically. Pointed oval colander strainer at one side.
[Cover] Flat domed cover and a central mushroom knob with a scroll pattern.

Place of Origin

Frankfurt am Main, Germany (made)

Date

ca. 1690-1700 (made)

Artist/maker

Unknown (maker)

Materials and Techniques

Tin-glazed earthenware painted in colours and moulded

Dimensions

Diameter: 8 in taken from Register, Height: 3 1/2 in taken from Register
[Posset pot] Diameter: 20.3 cm, Height: 8.9 cm
[Cover] Diameter: 8 in taken from Register, Height: 3 in taken from Register

Object history note

Given by Mrs. C. Hemming.
Originally thought to be English (Bristol) and early 18th century. Subsequently attributed to London, about 1670.

Historical context note

Note in Register: A posset pot with similar shape and decoration in the Yorkshire Museum, York is thought to have been painted by Joseph Flower.

Descriptive line

Posset pot and cover of buff earthenware covered with a tin glaze and painted in colours. German, Frankfurt am Main, about 1690-1700.

Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)

Rackham and Read, English Pottery, 1924
(p.59, fig.118) Similar pot in Yorkshire Museum

Labels and date

Posset pot and cover
Made in Frankfurt on Main, Germany late 17th century
Tin-glazed earthenware

C.51&A-1939 Given by Celia Hemming [16/07/2008]

Materials

Earthenware; Tin glaze

Techniques

Painted; Moulded

Subjects depicted

Figures; Landscapes

Categories

Ceramics; Earthenware; Faience

Collection code

CER