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Tureen (detail)
made in Glasgow
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This detail shows the mark of the Glasgow potters, J. & M.P. Bell & Company. It is on the base of a transfer-printed earthenware tureen, the design for which was registered in 1853.
There were many variations in Bell's marks. This one consists of the pattern name 'VICTORIA SCROLL' between two fronds. Underneath are the company initials 'J. & M.P.B. & Co.' Incorporated in the mark is the registry mark, 10 March, 1853.
Like many other potteries in the second half of the 19th century, Bell's most popular ware was transfer-printed earthenware, which was durable, decorative and affordable by the masses. Some designs were extremely well produced.
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- Online ID: 000-190-004-135-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland H.MEK 613 B
- Date: Around 1853
c. 1853
c. 1853 - Material: White glazed earthenware
White glazed earthenware. Inscription: VICTORIA / SCROLL / J & MPB & Co / M
Lid, tureen
Tureen - Dimensions: 105 mm H x 93 mm W (base) x 194 mm W (across handles)
72 mm H (including flange) x 148 mm D - What: Lid, tureen
Tureen - Subject: Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification) - Who: J. and M.P. Bell and Co. (Maker)
J. and M.P. Bell and Co. (Maker) - Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow - Event:
- Description: White glazed earthenware tureen with an everted rim, loop handles and four paw feet, with a black transfer print of flowers on the body, made by J. and M.P. Bell and Co., Glasgow, c. 1853
Dome-shaped lid of white glazed earthenware, for a tureen, with a loop handle in the centre and a transfer print decoration of flowers and scrolls, made by J. and M.P. Bell and Co., Glasgow, c. 1853 - References:
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