Mug
1701 (dated)
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Object Type
Though roughly similar to a modern coffee mug, these small drinking vessels were almost certainly used for strong beer or ale.
Trading
From about 1700 the earthenware potters of Burslem in Staffordshire began expand their manufacture. Though land-locked and at first dependent on 'crate men' selling pottery from their backpacks, the North Staffordshire potteries eventually improved their turnpike roads and began to use the River Trent to gain access to the sea and foreign markets.
Materials & Making
Still using local clays, Staffordshire potters could produce only a limited range of decorative effects. The technique of combing different coloured slips, which gave a feathered appearance, was one of the simplest and most effective. It became the standard decoration of baking dishes and remained popular until the late 19th century.
Though roughly similar to a modern coffee mug, these small drinking vessels were almost certainly used for strong beer or ale.
Trading
From about 1700 the earthenware potters of Burslem in Staffordshire began expand their manufacture. Though land-locked and at first dependent on 'crate men' selling pottery from their backpacks, the North Staffordshire potteries eventually improved their turnpike roads and began to use the River Trent to gain access to the sea and foreign markets.
Materials & Making
Still using local clays, Staffordshire potters could produce only a limited range of decorative effects. The technique of combing different coloured slips, which gave a feathered appearance, was one of the simplest and most effective. It became the standard decoration of baking dishes and remained popular until the late 19th century.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Buff earthenware, decorated in red and white clay slip, partially combed or 'feathered', and covered in a honey-coloured lead-glaze |
| Brief description | Mug, probably made in Burslem, Staffordshire, dated 1701 |
| Physical description | Mug of buff earthenware, depressed globular body, wide funnel-shaped neck, small loop handle. Decorated on the neck with a land of inscription in brown with white dots: 'BW 1701'; on the body vertical bands alternately of fine and bold feathering. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Marked with the initials 'BW' for the unidentified owner |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr Wallace Elliot |
| Object history | From the Lomax Collection, Lot 40 (London, Cookson). |
| Summary | Object Type Though roughly similar to a modern coffee mug, these small drinking vessels were almost certainly used for strong beer or ale. Trading From about 1700 the earthenware potters of Burslem in Staffordshire began expand their manufacture. Though land-locked and at first dependent on 'crate men' selling pottery from their backpacks, the North Staffordshire potteries eventually improved their turnpike roads and began to use the River Trent to gain access to the sea and foreign markets. Materials & Making Still using local clays, Staffordshire potters could produce only a limited range of decorative effects. The technique of combing different coloured slips, which gave a feathered appearance, was one of the simplest and most effective. It became the standard decoration of baking dishes and remained popular until the late 19th century. |
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| Accession number | C.120-1938 |
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| Record created | March 27, 2003 |
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