Record

Bowl (1 of 2)

< 1 of 1 > Back

made in Glasgow

Postcard of Bowl (1 of 2).
000-180-002-022-C
© National Museums Scotland

Bowl (1 of 2)

This white glazed transfer-printed earthenware bowl was made by the Glasgow potters J. & M.P. Bell & Company Ltd. The pattern is called 'TAMERLANE' and the bowl was made between 1881 and the 1920s.

The outside of the bowl is decorated with a transfer-printed scene of two oriental figures, one of them hanging from a tree branch.

This company was one of the biggest and best known potteries in Scotland. It was founded by the brothers John and Matthew Perston Bell and was in production by 1842. After John's death in 1880, the new limited company continued production.


Record details

To search on related items, click any linked text below.

Online ID: 000-180-002-022-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
Project description | View all records in project
Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEK 830
Date: Between 1881 and the 1920s
Material: White glazed earthenware. Inscription: J and M P Bell Co Ltd / TradeMark / TAMERLANE / 7
Dimensions: 90 mm H x 90 mm D (base) x 170 mm D (rim)
What: Bowl
Subject: Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
Who: J. and M.P. Bell and Co. Ltd (Maker)
Where:
Event:
Description: White glazed earthenware bowl on a spreading circular foot, decorated outside with a black transfer-printed scene of a figure in a tree by a Japanese house, by J. and M.P. Bell and Co. Ltd
References:
Translations:
Related Records:
< 1 of 1 > Back
 
Powered by Scran