Basin of Wemyss ware, c. 1895

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This white glazed earthenware basin was made at Robert Heron's Pottery in Kirkcaldy in Fife around 1895. It is part of a Wemyss Ware toilet set which came from Philiphaugh House near Selkirk.

The basin is hand-painted with pink cabbage roses.

In the 19th century, potteries grew in number to meet the increased demand. The largest firms were near the Forth and Clyde rivers and Kirkcaldy became a major centre for potteries. Robert Heron & Co. were famous for their prestigious Wemyss ware.

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• Online ID: 000-100-003-240-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEK 162
• Date: Around 1895
  
• Material: White glazed earthenware. Inscription: WEMYSS / T. GOODE & CO / LONDON / WEMYSS
  Basin / toilet set
  
• Dimensions: 130 mm H x 190 mm D (base) x 390 mm D (rim)
  
• What: Basin / toilet set
  
• Subject: Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Robert Heron and Co. (Maker)
  T. Goode and Co., London (Retailer)
  Wemyss Ware
  
• Where: Scotland, Fife, Kirkcaldy
  
• Event:
• Description: Wemyss ware basin of white glazed earthenware with sides curving out from a small straight foot round a circular base, sold by T. Goode and Co. of London, part of a toilet set
  
• References:
  • Calder, J. 'The Wealth of a Nation'. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989 pp. 137-8 
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