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Lampbase

1932 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The lampbase consists of a white earthenware body with a honey glaze, triangular shape, painted in yellow, black, orange, grey, blue and red enamels with the design of a clown on one side and abstract patterning on the other two sides. Original light fitting and flex with plug attached.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, painted in enamel colours
Brief description
Lampbase, earthenware, painted in enamel colours, designed by Susie Cooper, probably made by Woods and Sons, England, ca.1932.
Physical description
The lampbase consists of a white earthenware body with a honey glaze, triangular shape, painted in yellow, black, orange, grey, blue and red enamels with the design of a clown on one side and abstract patterning on the other two sides. Original light fitting and flex with plug attached.
Dimensions
  • With light fitting height: 19.5cm
  • Width: 11.5cm
  • Depth: 13cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • A leaping deer above 'SUSIE COOPER PRODUCTION, CROWN WORKS BURSLEM ENGLAND' (printed in brown)
  • 'E 354' (painted in black enamel)
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.183-1985

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Record createdJanuary 14, 2008
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