Block Mould
1770-1800 (made)
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Master or 'block' mould of creamware for making plaster moulds for reproducing architectural ornament. Moulded in relief with acanthus and berries
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Creamware (lead-glazed earthenware), press-moulded |
| Brief description | Block for an architectural moulding, lead-glazed earthenware, made at the factory of Josiah Wedgwood, Staffordshire, 1770-1800 |
| Physical description | Master or 'block' mould of creamware for making plaster moulds for reproducing architectural ornament. Moulded in relief with acanthus and berries |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'WEDGWOOD' (impressed) |
| Gallery label | Block for an architectural moulding
Made at the factory of Josiah Wedgwood, Staffordshire, 1770-1800
Mark: 'WEDGWOOD' impressed
Lead-glazed earthenware
C.122-1916(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr Frank Green |
| Object history | Originally catalogued as a paperweight. |
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| Accession number | C.122-1916 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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