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Fish dish with strainer
made in Glasgow
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This cream-glazed earthenware fish dish with strainer was made by the Glasgow potters, J. & M.P. Bell & Company. It dates from between 1842 and 1880.
The pattern is called 'HOLLY WREATH'. The perforated strainer in the centre is quatrefoil in shape and fits into the rebate in the dish. It has 48 small draining holes and a large finger hole in the centre for lifting it out.
This company, which became one of the biggest and best known potteries in Scotland, was founded by the brothers John and Matthew Perston Bell and was in production by 1842. The Glasgow Pottery, or 'Bells' as it was more commonly known, produced a wide range of wares.
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- Online ID: 000-190-004-130-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland H.MEK 159 B
- Date: 1842 - 1880
1842 - 1880
Between 1842 and 1880 - Material: Cream glazed earthenware
Cream glazed earthenware. Inscription: HOLLY / WREATH / J. & M.P.B. & CO
Fish dish
Fish strainer - Dimensions: 405 mm x 167 mm
65 mm H; 560 mm x 265 mm (rim); 381 mm x 140 mm (base) - What: Fish dish
Fish strainer - Subject: Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification) - Who: J. and M.P. Bell and Company (Maker)
J. and M.P. Bell and Company (Maker) - Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow - Event:
- Description: Fish dish of cream glazed earthenware, with raised Knotwork and oakleaf pattern on a grip at either end, inscribed on the base, made by J. and M.P. Bell and Company, Glasgow, 1842 - 1880
Fish strainer of cream glazed earthenware which fits into the rebate in the fish dish, with a central band of Holly Wreath pattern, made by J. and M.P. Bell and Company, Glasgow, 1842 - 1880 - References:
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