Reference: 01487
Description: Rye Pottery "Mermaid" Tankard. The design of these tankards was based on a Fulham Pottery beer mug made during the reign of William and Mary.
c. 1920's
'Model of Mermaid Tankard' and pin dust mark indicating the oxide added to the glaze to provide the green colour, on base.
Dimensions: H: 15cm (6") D: 10cm (4")
Additional Information: Pottery has been produced in Rye since mediaeval times, but what is now known as Rye Pottery was started at Cadborough near the end of the eighteenth century. Cadborough established the 'Hopware' design that is now recognized as traditional for Rye Pottery - applied sprigs of hops and hop leaves on pots made from local clay with a lead glaze. In the second half of the nineteenth century the Bellevue Pottery opened in Rye and was also run by the Mitchell family.
Price: SOLD |
