Ashet

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An ashet is a large plate, platter or serving dish. This transfer-printed earthenware example was probably made by John Thomson of Annfield Pottery in Glasgow's Gallowgate. It dates from the mid 19th century.

The pattern is called 'IVANHOE' and refers to Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same name. The centre shows a large castle with trees, in front of which stand a lady and three mounted soldiers. The border design consists of alternating roses and medallions. The medallions are surrounded by shamrocks.

By the middle of the 19th century, the area of Glasgow and the Clyde basin was undoubtedly the heartland of the Scottish pottery industry, with several large pottery firms. Annfield Pottery operated from about 1826 to 1887.

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• Online ID: 000-100-104-018-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Date: Mid 19th century
  
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