Inkstand of Wemyss ware, commemorating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

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This Wemyss ware inkstand was made to commemorate the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. It was produced at Robert Heron & Sons' pottery at Kirkcaldy in Fife.

The inkstand contains two inkwells and is hand-painted with ribbons and 'VR GOD SAVE THE QUEEN 1837-1897'.

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: 000-100-103-325-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1994.224 C
• Date: Around 1897
  c. 1897
  c. 1897
  
• Material: Earthenware, moulded; hand-painted in red; glaze crazed
  Earthenware, moulded; hand-painted in red; glaze crazed. Inscription: VR / God save the Queen 1837 - 1897. Base: WEMYSS
  Inkstand
  Inkwell
  
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• What: Inkstand
  Inkwell
  
• Subject:
• Who: Queen Victoria
  Queen Victoria
  Robert Heron and Son, Fife Pottery, Kirkcaldy (Maker)
  Robert Heron and Son, Fife Pottery, Kirkcaldy (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Fife, Kirkcaldy
  Scotland, Fife, Kirkcaldy
  
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• Description: Wemyss ware inkstand celebrating the Jubilee of Queen Victoria, hand-painted in red with ribbons and `VR God save the Queen 1837 - 1897, by Robert Heron & Son, Fife Pottery, Kirkcaldy, c. 1897
  One of two inkwells to accompany Wemyss ware inkstand celebrating the Jubilee of Queen Victoria, by Robert Heron and Son, Fife Pottery, Kirkcaldy, c. 1897
  
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