Ashet

Description

Rectangular ashet of glazed earthenware with cut corners, transfer printed brown central pattern, retailed by Frances T. Thomas, Quebec: Scottish, Glasgow, by Britannia Pottery, c. 1880s - 1900

Museum reference

K.2003.845

Object name

Ashet

Production information

Britannia Pottery, 1920 - 1935, Manufacturer
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1880s - 1900

Materials

Earthenware, Glaze

Physical description

Transfer printed in brown with a central pattern of a view 'St John's Gate' Quebec, rim pattern of roses, thistles, shamrocks and maple leaves, with beavers; one 3-part crack to left rim and chip missing from base

Associations

Retailer: Thomas, Francis T., 1880 - 1900 (fl.)
Quebec, Canada, North America

Exhibitions

• Scottish Pottery: Art and Innovation (03 Feb 2017 - 25 Jun 2017)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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