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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 140, Factory Ceramics

Elton Ware

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

Vase and cover with knop handle. Red earthenware. Gold & silver crackled glaze over 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, glazed
Brief description
'Elton Ware' jar and cover, earthenware with gold and silver over green crackled glaze, made by Edmund Harry Elton, Sunflower Pottery, Clevedon Court, Somerset, ca. 1907
Physical description
Vase and cover with knop handle. Red earthenware. Gold & silver crackled glaze over green glaze.
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.2cm
  • Width: 13cm
  • Lid height: 5.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Illegible mark possibly 'Elton' (painted on base)
  • 'Elton 9' (label on base)
Gallery label
Jar and Cover 'Elton Ware' Made by Edmund Harry Elton, Sunflower Pottery, Clevedon Court, Somerset, England, ca.1907 Mark: possibly 'Elton' painted (indistinct) 172&A-1908 Given by Sir Edmond Elton, Bart earthenware, with crackled gold and platinum glazes(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Given by Sir Edmond 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
172&A-1908

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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