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Dillwyn & Co., Cambrian Pottery (1811 - 1817 and 1824 - 1850)
Mug, pearl-glazed earthenware, straight sided, angular strap handle with scrolled upper, straight back, and double 'C' scroll lower; Masonic decoration with gilt inscriptions, the front inscribed 'JOSEPH DAVIS' above an archway, to the left of the keystone painted in light brown and inscribed 'Structor Percussa', to the right painted in pink and inscribed 'Momento Mori', monochrome ivy around arch foundation stones, inside the arch inscribed 'Lodge / 133 ' framed within a pair of gilt calipers above and a set square below, and with 'P' to the left, 'M' to the right, and 'CARDIFF / 1815' below, narrow blue band above foot, around rim, outlining handle, blue foliage to handle back.
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Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 30795
Creation/Production
Dillwyn & Co., Cambrian Pottery
Acquisition
Gift, 1900
Given by Robert Drane
Measurements
Height
(cm): 7.2
Length
(cm): 10.6
Width
(cm): 7.7
Height
(in): 2
Length
(in): 4
Width
(in): 3
Techniques
wheel-thrown
forming
Applied Art
moulded
forming
Applied Art
enamelled
decoration
Applied Art
gilded
decoration
Applied Art
Material
pearlware
Location
In store
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