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probably made in Prestonpans, East Lothian

Postcard of Mould.
000-100-003-211-C
© National Museums Scotland

Mould

This white clay mould, comprising two halves, is for making grave markers. It was probably made at Watson pottery in Prestonpans in East Lothian.

The mould has straight sides and an arched top. There are four red clay knobs on one half of the mould which fit into the corresponding holes on the other half, allowing the mould to close flush.

Hamilton Watson took over the running of the original William Cadell pottery at Prestonpans in 1817 and continued until he was declared bankrupt in 1838.


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Online ID: 000-100-003-211-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEK 85 B
Date: 18th/19th century
Material: White clay
White clay
Dimensions: 340 mm H; 265 mm x 130 mm (base, two halves together)
340 mm H; 265 mm x 130 mm (base, two halves together)
What: Mould / part
Mould, tombstone / part
Subject: Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
Who: Watsons Pottery, Prestonpans (Maker)
Watsons Pottery, Prestonpans (Maker)
Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Prestonpans
Scotland, East Lothian, Prestonpans
Event:
Description: Part of a tombstone mould of white clay, with a flat base, straight sides and arched top, the tombstone consisting of a broad shaft on a stepped pedestal, from Watson Pottery, Prestonpans
Part of a tombstone mould of white clay, with a flat base, straight sides and arched top, the tombstone consisting of a broad shaft on a stepped pedestal, from Watson Pottery, Prestonpans
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