Apple

Vase
ca. 1890 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Container of glazed earthenware, and probably slip cast, in the form of an apple with an open top, with yellow, green and orange glazes, and at one side is the stalk which is painted brown.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleApple (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, probably slip cast, hand-modelled, glazed and hand-painted
Brief description
'Apple' container of glazed earthenware, probably slip cast, in the form of an apple with an open top, possibly designed by Henry Tooth, made by Bretby Art Pottery, Woodville, abouty 1890
Physical description
Container of glazed earthenware, and probably slip cast, in the form of an apple with an open top, with yellow, green and orange glazes, and at one side is the stalk which is painted brown.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.5cm
  • Width: 10cm
  • Height: 185mm
  • Width: 105mm
  • Depth: 103mm
  • Weight: 0.25kg (nifill)
Marks and inscriptions
'Bretby / 847 England' (Maker's identification, impressed)
Credit line
Given by Mr D.A. Robertson
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.14-2002

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Record createdAugust 16, 2002
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