126/1996-2

Collection

Ceramics

Brief description

Twin-handled glazed earthenware vase, stamped on the base with the maker's mark 'BF' and the shape number '774', made by Burmantofts in England c.1883-1887.

Object name

vase

Object number

126/1996-2

Production organisation

Burmantofts (manufacturer)

Production date

1883-87 (designed)

Production place

Leeds (manufactured)

Period

Victorian (1837-1901)

Material

earthenware
glaze

Technique

slip cast
incised

Physical description

Twin square handled earthenware-glazed vase of globular form with cylindrical neck flared and fluted at rim. Dull red glaze with a band of Iranian style impressed floral motifs around the widest part of the body of the vase, with narrow bands of double lines enclosing stamped ‘X’ shapes above and below. A small floral/cross shape is stamped over the body of the vase, and there is an underlying sgraffito scribbled pattern. The monogram BF (Burmantofts Faience) and 744, which represents the shape number, are stamped on the base, which also has spur marks (three dots in an equilateral triangle shape on the rim).

Dimensions

Height: 16cm

Website keywords

Decoration and furnishings
ornaments