Tureen, made in Glasgow

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This tureen was made in the mid 19th century by Glasgow potters J. and M.P. Bell.

The tureen is transfer-printed with a 'Warwick Vase' pattern. Bell's exhibited a modelled version of the Warwick Vase at the Great Exhibition of 1851.

John and Matthew Perston Bell's company became one of the biggest and best-known potteries in Scotland. In production by 1842, the Glasgow Pottery, or 'Bells' as it was more commonly known, made a wide range of wares.

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• Online ID: 000-100-003-500-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEK 1156
• Date: Mid 19th century
  
• Material: Inscription: Warwick Vase
  Tureen, soup
  
• Dimensions: 175 mm H x 330 mm max W x 162 mm base D
  
• What: Tureen, soup
  
• Subject: Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: Soup plate transfer-printed with Warwick Vase
  
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