Shape Characteristics
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Finial
Most white ironstone produced during the 1840's and early 1850's is considered Gothic. The shapes can be round, octagonal or rectangular but are mostly paneled. The potters did not name these shapes gothic but we have grouped them together because their commonalities in characteristics and era of production. There are two shapes that were named Gothic by their potters that are also included under this umbrella of shapes named Gothic. Holland & Green produced a shape they named Gothic that is paneled and sculpturally embossed and it is found with a printed diamond registration mark. The registration was recorded March 31, 1854 and the word "Gothic" is printed with the diamond mark in black. Cockson & Chetwynd (& Co.) and Cockson & Seddon named perfectly plain round and oval pieces Gothic in the 1870's. This shape was not registered and can be identified by the word "GOTHIC" in capital letters impressed on the back of the piece with the brown printed mark of Cockson & Chetwynd (& Co.) or Cockson & Seddon.
Potters Who Made This Shape
previewKew Drawings | Francis Clementson & William Young
Kew Drawings | Joseph Clementson
Kew Drawings | James Edwards
Kew Drawings | Holland & Green (Late Harvey)
Kew Drawings | T. J. & J. Mayer
Kew Drawings | Mellor, Venables, & Co.
Kew Drawings | Francis Morley (& Co.)
Kew Drawings | George Phillips
Kew Drawings | John Ridgway & Co.
Kew Drawings | G. Wooliscroft
