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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEK 85 B
• Date: 18th/19th century
  
• Material: White clay
  White clay
  Mould / part
  Mould, tombstone / part
  
• 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
  
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• 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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