Vase
ca. 1850 (made)
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Vase of parian ware decorated with modelled floral encrustations. Baluster shape with a flaring mouth formed of a calyx of celery-stems rising from a scrolled base. These are drawn in at the neck and then flare outwards to form an openwork orifice of stems and leaves. Bouquets of modelled flowers are placed at four points of the circumference of the body and at four intermediate points on the neck.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Parian ware, modelled |
| Brief description | Vase of parian ware decorated with modelled floral encrustations, made at Hill Top Pottery, Samuel Alcock & Co., Burslem, ca. 1850 |
| Physical description | Vase of parian ware decorated with modelled floral encrustations. Baluster shape with a flaring mouth formed of a calyx of celery-stems rising from a scrolled base. These are drawn in at the neck and then flare outwards to form an openwork orifice of stems and leaves. Bouquets of modelled flowers are placed at four points of the circumference of the body and at four intermediate points on the neck. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Royal Arms above 'Saml. Alcock & Co.' (Printed in black)
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs F.E. Williams |
| Production | Made at Hill Top Pottery. |
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| Accession number | C.332-1951 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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