Cistern
1871 (manufactured)
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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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| 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. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Maw & Co. No. 8' (Impressed)
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| 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. |
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| Accession number | 3414-1901 |
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| Record created | July 15, 2005 |
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