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Pot-lid
Pot-lid, earthenware, circular shape with cylindrical flange and convex top; the upperside of the lid decorated with an underglaze polychrome transfer-print of 'A Letter from the Diggings', showing an interior kitchen setting with standing and seated figures, one holding a letter, and a seated dog in the foreground, to the lower left hand side of the print is the inscription "J. AUSTIN. Sc.", around the bottom of the print is the inscription "A LETTER from the DIGGINGS", the print enclosed by a narrow circular border with semi-circles and curving lines. The rim of the flange chipped.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 32884
Creation/Production
Pratt, F. & R.and Co.
Austin, Jesse
Date: 1850-1860 ca –
Acquisition
Bequest, 20/1/1981
Measurements
Height
(cm): 2.5
diam
(cm): 10.8
Height
(in): 1
diam
(in): 4
Techniques
press-moulded
forming
Applied Art
transfer-printed
decoration
Applied Art
glazed
decoration
Applied Art
Material
earthenware
glaze
Location
In store
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