Elton Ware

Vase and Cover
ca. 1907 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vase and cover with flat knop handle. Red earthenware. Slip decorated in relief with flowers. Blue and green glaze.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Jar
  • Cover
TitleElton Ware (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Red earthenware with raised slip decoration and coloured glazes
Brief description
Elton Ware' vase and cover, earthenware with blue and green glaze, decorated in relief with flowers, made by Edmund Harry Elton, Sunflower Pottery, Clevedon, Somerset, ca. 1907
Physical description
Vase and cover with flat knop handle. Red earthenware. Slip decorated in relief with flowers. Blue and green glaze.
Dimensions
  • Height: 24.2cm
  • Width: 10.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Elton' (on base, indistinct)
Gallery label
(23/05/2008)
Vase and Cover 'Elton Ware'
Made by Edmund Harry Elton, Sunflower Pottery, Clevedon Court, Somerset, England, ca.1907
Mark: 'Elton' (indistinct)
Earthenware with raised slip decoration and coloured glazes

165&A-1908 Given by Sir Edmund Elton, Bart
Credit line
Given by Sir Edmund Elton, Bt
Object history
See copy of a letter in Ceramics Department Registered Descriptions, dated 10 December 1907, to Mr Skinner from William Burton of Pilkingtons giving advice to collect art pottery.
Production
Made at the Sunflower Pottery, Clevedon Court.
Collection
Accession number
165&A-1908

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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