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Cistern

1871 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cistern of buff-coloured earthenware, moulded in relief and covered with coloured enamels. Oblong with bowed and gadrooned sides and four small feet. On either side is a female head half-figure with outstretched arms holding two laurel-branches, and at either end is a bearded mask. At the angles are goats' heads and garlands of oak leaves and acorns.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Buff-coloured earthenware, moulded in relief and covered with coloured enamels
Brief description
Oblong cistern of buff-coloured earthenware, moulded in relief and covered with coloured enamels, made by Maw & Co., Jackfield, 1871.
Physical description
Cistern of buff-coloured earthenware, moulded in relief and covered with coloured enamels. Oblong with bowed and gadrooned sides and four small feet. On either side is a female head half-figure with outstretched arms holding two laurel-branches, and at either end is a bearded mask. At the angles are goats' heads and garlands of oak leaves and acorns.
Dimensions
  • Height: 32.1cm
  • Length: 62.2cm
  • Width: 37.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Maw & Co. No. 8' (Impressed)
Gallery label
Cistern made by Maw & Co. (Ltd), Benthall Works, Jackfield, Shropshire, England, 3414-1901(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Object history
Given by Messrs. Maw. Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street.
Production
Made in the Benthall Works, Jackfield.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
3414-1901

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Record createdJuly 15, 2005
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