This object consists of 3 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Barge Ware

Teapot
ca.1890 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ovoid body with overhead horizontal handle, inset lid and circular stand with a central circular hole. All covered with a streaked rich brown glaze and decorated with applied cream-coloured sprigs and flower baskets partly stained pink, blue and green. Also applied, a cartouche with impressed lettering stained blue 'A PRESENT TO A FRIEND'.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Teapot Body
  • Teapot Cover
  • Teapot Stand
TitleBarge Ware (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Earthenware
Brief description
Teapot, cover and stand, earthenware, 'Measham Ware' possibly made by Mason Cash and Co., Derbyshire, ca.1890.
Physical description
Ovoid body with overhead horizontal handle, inset lid and circular stand with a central circular hole. All covered with a streaked rich brown glaze and decorated with applied cream-coloured sprigs and flower baskets partly stained pink, blue and green. Also applied, a cartouche with impressed lettering stained blue 'A PRESENT TO A FRIEND'.
Dimensions
  • On stand height: 22cm
taken from register
Object history
Purchased
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.333A-1973

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Record createdJune 9, 2009
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