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6. Regular Events at Etruria Industrial Museum
Regular Events at Etruria Industrial Museum - the mill in steam and Etruria Canals Festival
7. A Bit Thick for Father Christmas In the Potteries.
Industrial landscape with the caption "A Bit Thick for Father Christmas In the Potteries". Taken at Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Despite an obvious pride in many of the aspects of the pottery industry Blake also demonstrates an awareness of...
8. A Bit Thick for Father Christmas In the Potteries.
Industrial landscape with the caption "A Bit Thick for Father Christmas In the Potteries". Taken at Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Despite an obvious pride in many of the aspects of the pottery industry Blake also demonstrates an awareness of...
9. Arnold Bennett,s Razors
Two cut-throat razors in a {broken} box, inscribed on a silver plate on the lid 'E.A.B. From J.L.C.T. Sept 28th 1900'.
Previously owned by the great grandson of Captain George Prior, of Brightlingsea, Essex, the Captain of Bennett's private yachts. Gi...
10. Arnold Bennett's Tie Pin
Gold tie pin, in a box, inscribed 'Marie Marguerite' the name of Bennett's second yacht.
Previously owned by the great grandson of Captain George Prior, of Brightlingsea, Essex, the Captain of Bennett's private yachts. Given to Captain Prior by Arnold...
11. Visiting The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
By public Transport
Key location points from:
Train station
The nearest train station is Stoke-on-Trent.
Distance from Train Station: Walking 25-30 minutes at a moderate pace 5 Minutes by taxi.
By Bus
Most buses from Stoke on Trent Tr...
12. Contact The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery,
Bethesda Street, Cultural Quarter,
Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DW
Telephone: 01782 232323
Minicom: 01782 232515
E-mail: museums@stoke.gov.uk
For further information on a specific field please...
13. Strap End Anglo-Saxon, 9th century
Silver strap end, decorated with animal ornament and niello infill. The eye sockets, now empty, would have originally been filled with glass. This is a typical Trewhiddle-style dog, with large ears and 'nicks' on the body and limb for contrast. The bac...
14. "The Real Devil In The Potteries."
Photography and Design by William Blake.
Description: Industrial landscape taken at Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Date: 1900 - 1940 (c.)
This design, with its damning caption, is one of many that criticise the conditions created by the p...
15. "The Real Devil In The Potteries."
Photography and Design by William Blake.
Description: Industrial landscape taken at Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Date: 1900 - 1940 (c.)
This design, with its damning caption, is one of many that criticise the conditions created by the p...
16. Access at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
All public areas, including the Café Museum are accessible by lift, ramps and stairs.
The lift has easy to reach buttons with raised lettering and Braille equivalents.
Two wheelchairs and an electric scooter are available on request.
There ar...
17. Arnold Bennett's Walking Cane
Wooden walking cane with a shell case handle inscribed 'AB' and 'Maricourt 1916', previously owned by Arnold Bennett. Maricourt is on the Somme and saw fierce fighting during World War I. Bennett was involved the the War Propaganda Bureau and made visi...
18. Visiting The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Travel back in time and discover the history of the Potteries. See the
World War 2 Spitfire, Ozzy the famous pottery owl and visit our secret garden
Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm
**Sunday 10am - 5pm**
**New Sunday Openin...
19. Visiting The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Travel back in time and discover the history of the Potteries. See the
World War 2 Spitfire, Ozzy the famous pottery owl and visit our secret garden
Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm
**Sunday 10am - 5pm**
**New Sunday Openin...
20. Gold Brooch,Early Medieval Ottonian (German), 1000 - 1025 AD
A rare and exceptional early 11th-century brooch, inlaid with crystal and semi-precious stones. The brooch has been damaged by ploughing and originally would have been cruciform in shape. Only four or five similar examples have been found in England
'...
21. Staffordshire Moorland Pan (replica) early 21st century
A replica of an exceptional, cast, gun metal trulla, inlaid with several colours of enamel. The pan is missing its base and hozizontal handle.
Manufactured by the British Museum. Made for display at The Potteries Museum, whilst the original pan is o...
22. Necklace Pendant
Gold necklace pendant, inlaid with a garnet. This pendant belongs to a group of necklace elements found in England, all made in similar style, which came into fashion in the 7th century, although the shape and cut of the stone is unusual. It may origin...
23. Fresh Air from the Potteries
A series of Blake's images were reproduced in the mid twentieth century as postcards often depicting the environmental impact of industry. This view was one of the more popular and is taken from a postcard sent in 1926.
Black & White Photograph c.1900
24. Fresh Air from the Potteries
A series of Blake's images were reproduced in the mid twentieth century as postcards often depicting the environmental impact of industry. This view was one of the more popular and is taken from a postcard sent in 1926.
Black & White Photograph c.1900
25. Disc brooch Anglo-Saxon, 5th century
An exquisite gold disc brooch. The circular base plate supports a crouching feline being bitten by a pair of fanged-jaw animal heads. Disc brooches formed part of female costume in the early Anglo-Saxon period. This example is likely to have been impor...
26. Owl Jug
Owl jug. The body is moulded and covered in an elaborate feathered slip. The cup forms the owl`s head which is detachable, with the eyes framed in trailed and jewelled slip. This important piece, brought to light on the BBC`s Antiques Roadshow in 1990 ...
27. Salt Kit
Salt kit. Trailed white slip decoration on a red body. Beneath the mouth is the inscription 'R. Parker / Clifton' in sgraffito cut through a white slip panel. Beneath that the date '1877' is trailed in white slip. This handsome piece was given to the P...
28. Staffordshire Potteries Ltd
KEY DATES
1949 49% of shares of Keele Street Pottery Group sold to South Western Industrial Gas and Water Corporation
1950 Name changed to Staffordshire Potteries Limited
1951 Became a quoted public comp...
29. Staffordshire Potteries Ltd
KEY DATES
1949 49% of shares of Keele Street Pottery Group sold to South Western Industrial Gas and Water Corporation
1950 Name changed to Staffordshire Potteries Limited
1951 Became a quoted public comp...
30. potteries quiz
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Fiendishly
difficult quiz 2009
• Win a Webberley’s voucher worth £20 for the entry with the most correct
answers. Maybe no-one will get them...
31. Museum Friends
The Friends is a charity whose aims are to promote, support, assist and improve The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery and its branches. Support may be for the development of facilities to increase the enjoyment of visitors, or for purchases of importa...
32. Victorian Potteries - The Social Conditions
Working conditions
Wages
Working at the potbank was in the past an arduous and ill-paid task. For a 66 hour working week starting at 6.30am the average mid nineteenth century potter would earn only 25 shillings. Potters were bound to their em...
34. Dish or Charger
Dish or charger. Orange body with trailed and jewelled slip decoration over a cream-coloured slip coat. The pattern comprise a trellis border with a mermaid holding a comb and mirror in the centre, and is accompanied by the inscription on the rim 'THOM...
36. Cafe Museum
The Cafe Museum is adjacent to the Forum Theatre. It serves a wide selection of hot and cold food and beverages, including 'Staffordshire Oatcakes'
For special bookings the catering facility may be booked in advance if required out of no...
37. Bottle vase
Porcelain bottle vase with kakiemon enamel decoration. A similar example is on display at the Ashmoleon Museum in Oxford.
Japan, seventeenth century.
1941.P.378
38. Visiting Gladstone Pottery Museum
By road
From M6 exit 15 or 16 take the A500 towards Stoke-on-Trent, then the A50 to Longton.
Click here for a location map of Gladstone Pottery Museum. This link will open a new window in your browser.
Parking
Free car and coach parking.
...
39. Visiting Etruria Industrial Museum
Travel by car
Sat Nav. Reference: ST1 4RB
Signposted from the A500
From the north follow the signs for the Cultural Quarter then pick up signs for
Etruria Industrial Museum from the south follow signs for Etruria Industrial Museum.
Publi...
40. Contact Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum,
Uttoxeter Road, Longton,
Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1PQ
Telephone: 01782 237777
E-mail: gladstone@stoke.gov.uk
41. The Story of Gladstone Pottery Museum
The need to preserve intact at least one Victorian Pottery factory was identified back in 1966, by Robert Copeland and other trustees of The Cheddleton Flint Mill. Together with officers from Stoke-on-Trent City Council they considered several site...
42. Access at Etruria Industrial Museum
As a 19th-century bone and flint mill and scheduled Ancient Monument, Etruria presents some access difficulties. The mill itself is inaccessible to wheelchair users. Each room has steps leading either up or down into them. To help rem...
43. Fuddling cup
Fuddling cup comprising three connected cups in an orange-pink body with a white slip coat and patches of copper green colour. A crude sgraffito inscription reads 'DRINK / AND MERY / 1693'. Peter Brears has suggested that this might be a later reproduc...
47. Owl
Unglazed earthenware owl, burial object or mingqi. Grey unglazed earthenware, the body joined together in the centre and incised decoration to show feathers and facial features. Detachable head. Han figures of owls are comparetively rare.
Han dynasty...
48. Tea bowl
Raku tea bowl or chawan. Stoneware body with coloured glaze.
Japan, 18th century.
Raku became the family name of a ceramic dynasty founded by Chojiro, founded when the potter made a tea bowl which met the tea aesthetics advocated by Sen Rikyu, the ...
49. Celadon Cosmetic Box
Porcellanous stoneware cosmetic box and cover. The body is covered with a green celadon glaze and decorated with a fine inlaid decoration on the body depicting flowers in white and black and a scrolling decoration. Spur marks on the base. 12th - 13th c...
50. Stem Cup
Tazza and cover, shallow bowl-shaped body supported on a column pierced with three slits. Hard slate-grey earthenware body, unglazed. The cover is decorated with two bands of incised cross motifs. Three Kingdoms period, 400-500 AD. For a similar exampl...
51. Trio
Tom Arnold
Earthenware trio. Decorated with printed design of pears. This pattern is known as 'Conference', the shape is 'Metro'.
his pattern was designed by Tom Arnold for Ridgway Potteries, Hanley.
Trio 1953-1960
Printed earthenware
H (cup) : 7...
52. Bowl
Porcelain bowl with white glaze and pink and white enamel tulips on stems with large green leaves. The base of the foot is unglazed.
Japanese studio porcelain, Makuzu Kozan.
Kyoto, Japan, 1900-1915, Meiji period.
For examples of Kozan's work, wit...
53. Coffee Set
Susan Williams-Ellis 1918-
Earthenware coffee set. Decorated with coloured glaze and moulded motifs. This design is known as 'Totem'.
Designed by Susan Williams-Ellis for Portmeirion Potteries, Stoke-upon-Trent
Coffee set 1963
Glazed earthenware
...
54. Coffee Pot
Susan Williams-Ellis 1918-
Earthenware coffee pot. Decorated with moulded motifs and coloured glaze. This design is 'Cypher'.
Designed by Susan Williams-Ellis for Portmeirion Potteries, Stoke-upon-Trent.
Coffee pot 1963
Glazed earthenware
1997....
55. JOSIAH SPODE II in Hunting Costume
After a number of partnerships Josiah Spode I became the sole owner of his factory in 1776. His son, Josiah II joined his father in business and from 1778 traded in London as a dealer in earthenware, glass and porcelain.
In 1797 the death of his f...
56. Cream/milk jug
Tom Arnold
Earthenware cream/milk jug. Decorated with printed pattern. This pattern is known as 'Ravenna', the shape is 'Metro'.
Designed by Tom Arnold for Ridgway Potteries, Hanley.
Cream/milk jug 1953-1960
Printed earthenware
H : 126 mm
1992....
57. Pilgrim flask bottle
Porcelain pilgrim bottle shaped vase with Guyuexuan style decoration. Guyuexuan or 'ancient moon pavilion' was developed in the eigteenth century but was revived during later periods as is the case with this piece. It is a style of highly decorated ena...
58. Teapot
Susan Williams-Ellis 1918-
Earthenware teapot. Decorated with semi-matt glaze with an over glaze printed border design. This pattern is known as 'Greek Key'.
Designed by Susan Williams-Ellis for Portmeirion Potteries, Stoke-upon-Trent
Teapot 1963
...
59. Coffee Set
Susan Williams-Ellis 1918-
Earthenware coffee set. Decorated with semi-matt glaze with an over glaze printed border design. This pattern is known as 'Greek Key'. The shape is 'Cylindrical'.
Designed by Susan Williams-Ellis for Portmeirion Potteries,...
60. Coffee Pot
Susan Williams-Ellis 1918-
Earthenware coffee set. Decorated with over glaze printed all over pattern. This pattern is known as 'Magic City', the shape is 'Serif'.
Designed by Susan Williams-Ellis for Portmeirion Potteries, Stoke-upon-Trent.
Coffee...
61. Stigmaria ficoides
It is part of the root system of an extinct giant lycopod 'tree' that lived in the tropical, coastal swamps of the Carboniferous Coal Measures that covered The Potteries and surrounding areas about 300 million years ago.
300 million year old fossil pl...
62. The Tip Hanley 1946
Michael Ayrton 1921 - 1975
Ayrton visited the Potteries in 1944. In 1952 recalling the subject of his painting,"The Tip, Hanley", he wrote,
"The late morning was spent in a visit to the Great Tip, where a million broken cups and saucers make for rats...
63. Shelly Pottery
Bibliography
Rhead, Frederick and George. Staffordshire Pots and Potters.
Watkins, Chris. Harvey, William and Senft, Robert. Shelley Potteries, The History and Production of a Staffordshire Family of Potters.
Hill, Susan. The Shelley Style - A...
64. Shelly Pottery
Bibliography
Rhead, Frederick and George. Staffordshire Pots and Potters.
Watkins, Chris. Harvey, William and Senft, Robert. Shelley Potteries, The History and Production of a Staffordshire Family of Potters.
Hill, Susan. The Shelley Style - A...
65. Birthday Wishes Dish
Small porcelain dish with bats. With underglaze and overglaze polychrome 'doucai' decoration. The interior combines two decorative themes: a peach tree and five bats symbolising 'wufu-qingshou' (five bats celebrate a birthday) and five bats flying over...
66.
North Staffs Decorative and Fine Arts Society
The Society’s Lectures are given in The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Bethseda Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent on the second Tuesday in the month normally commencing at 11.00am. Members are requ...
67. Burslem Church, Obelisk and Ovens, 1973
Haggar painted many scenes of the local landscape in the 1960`s and 1970`s, but these were changing scenes, and derelict factories were being demolished. This was Haggar`s most prolific period as a painter. One friend commented that, 'It almost seemed....
68. Money Box
Money box. Five neatly modelled birds adorn the top of the pot which is in a buff body covered with a cream-coloured slip coat and decorated with trailed brown slip dots.
Probably Burton in Lonsdale, early to mid 19th century. Height 165mm.
Accessio...
69. Money box
Money box. Small rounded form with a flat base and a knob on top. Simple slip decoration in cream over a dark red slip coat which covers a buff body.
English, 18th or 19th century. Height 83mm. Accession number 1949 P111.
70. Money box
Money box. Small rounded form with a flat base and a knob on top. Simple slip decoration in cream, comprising dots and crosses, over a dark red slip coat which covers a buff body.
English, 18th or 19th century. Height 95mm. Accession number 2784, Twy...
71. Money box
Money box. Finely-thrown conical form with pronounced ridges in an orange body. On the edge of one of these ridges is the inscription, impressed in printer's type and inlaid with slip, 'J G DUDEN KESTON'.
Sussex or Kent, early 19th century. Height 146...
72. Conferences
Book a unique venue for you next meeting, conference or corporate event
@ Stoke-onTrent Museums
Stoke-on Trent Museums offer two unique locations to host a variety of corporate events, meetings, training days and conterences. Both sites are...
73. Conferences
Book a unique venue for you next meeting, conference or corporate event
@ Stoke-onTrent Museums
Stoke-on Trent Museums offer two unique locations to host a variety of corporate events, meetings, training days and conterences. Both sites are...
74. Puzzle Jug
Puzzle jug. Cream coloured slip over an orange body with patches of copper green. The decoration comprises crude stylised flowers and leaves. The neck is pierced and below this is the inscription 'When this you see pray think on mee / 1777'.
Donyatt, ...
75. Puzzle Jug
Puzzle jug. Cream coloured slip over a red body with a light mottling of copper green. The sgraffito decoration forming a crude design of tulips and scrolls, and includes the inscription:
'When thes you / W H / drink of me /
See r...
76. Puzzle Jug
Puzzle jug. Cream coloured slip over an orange body with patches of copper green. Very crude sgraffito decoration of sheep, birds and flowers, together with the inscriptions:
'Except this geft / my dear from mee to you',
'Jean / Rooe / 18 16', framed...
78. Information For Teachers
Prices
Risk Assessments
Cancellations
How to find us and other general visit information:
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Ford Green Hall
Etruria Industrial Museum
If you want any more inf...
79. Hoard News
Next two venues for Anglo-Saxon gold revealed
Museum officials have announced the next two locations where the largest ever find of Anglo-Saxon gold will be displayed.
The British Museum will exhibit The Staffordshire Hoard from 3 November, and...
80. Privileges
The Friends organise a lively programme of meetings throughout the year. These include lectures, films, social events & visits to museums, galleries & private collections. Recent visits include Rode Hall and Burleigh Pottery. See our Even...
81. The Wood Collection of 18th and 19th Century Pottery
The ceramics and archaeology collections at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery contain many pieces produced by the Wood family of Burslem, of which this is a large selection. The Wood family were involved in the pottery industry from the early 18th...
82. 20th Century Collection of Staffordshire Ceramics
Ceramics produced in Staffordshire between 1920 and 1980 are some of the most visually stunning ever produced. The ceramics reflect the changing tastes and fashions of the century from the linear elegance of Art Deco to the bright colours of psyche...
83. Chamber pot
Chamber pot. 'Metropolitan' slipware in an orange-red body with cream-coloured decoration. Around the body of the pot is the inscription 'EART I AM TES MOST TRU DES DA / N ME NOT FOR SO EAR YOU 1656'.
Essex, c. 1656. Height 158mm.
Accession number ...
84. Chamber pot
Chamber pot. Buff body with a cream-coloured slip coat and feathered decoration to the body. On the rim are slip-trailed dots. The piece is incomplete and restored, having been found in Hanley where it was probably made.
North Staffordshire, late 17th...
85. Apollo
The Wood Family
c.1780-1800 1949.P.184
Earthenware figure decorated with coloured glazes
Height 20 cm
Apollo was a god of Greek mythology associated with the sun, music and prophecy, represen...
86. Woman making a sacrifice
Enoch Wood & Sons
c.1820s 600, 2000.C.288
Earthenware painted figure and excavated porcelain figure
Height of complete figure 19.5 cm
The porcelain figure was excavated at St. Paul's Church, Burslem.
87. Jupiter
Ralph Wood II or III
late 18th century 1949.P.177
Earthenware painted figure
Height 26.5 cm
Jupiter was originally a Roman sky god connected with the elements and the agricultural cycle. He later develope...
88. Pair of Figures 1780-1790
John Wood
2210.2211
Pearlware figures decorated with coloured glazes
Height 19.5 cm
This pair of figures, of cherubs riding a lion and lioness, are attributed to John Wood.
These figu...
89. Minerva c.1780-1800
The Wood Family
Earthenware figure decorated with coloured glazes
Height 32 cm
Minerva was the Roman goddess of wis...
90. Priapus and a Maenad
Wood & Caldwell
Priapus and a Maenad
c.1785-1800 3307
Pearlware over-glaze painted figure
Height 58 cm
Priapus, the son of Dionysus and Aphrodite, was a Greek fertility god. Maenads were the femal...
91. Learning at Stoke-on-Trent Museums
One City, 4 Museums.
Stoke-on-Trent Museums provide a range of education services to help children learn inside and outside of school. At our museums we offer some of the best local opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. Our tours, works...
92. Learning at Stoke-on-Trent Museums
One City, 4 Museums.
Stoke-on-Trent Museums provide a range of education services to help children learn inside and outside of school. At our museums we offer some of the best local opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. Our tours, works...
93. Our Online Collections
Welcome to the Exploring the Potteries website. This site makes a range of natural history and local history information, held in the storerooms of The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, available to everyone. Explore the museum's coll...
94. Our Online Colections
Welcome to the Exploring the Potteries website. This site makes a range of natural history and local history information, held in the storerooms of The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, available to everyone. Explore the museum's coll...
96. Recent Acquisitions
Mrs Anne Mathews Gift
Stoke-on-Trent, The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
...
97. Animation Workshops
Animation workshops are a bit of a speciality for The Outreach Team. We often hold drop in workshops at the Potteries Museum and also take our equipment out to schools and community groups. We teach you how to create your own animations, from story boa...
98. The Staffordshire Hoard Appeal
Pledge your support for Anglo-Saxon treasure
A rally-cry has been issued to city residents and businesses to help ensure the largest ever find of Anglo-Saxon gold remains on public display.
Collection boxes for The Staffordshire Hoard have been l...
99. The Staffordshire Hoard Appeal
Pledge your support for Anglo-Saxon treasure
A rally-cry has been issued to city residents and businesses to help ensure the largest ever find of Anglo-Saxon gold remains on public display.
Collection boxes for The Staffordshire Hoard have been l...
100. Porringers
Buff body covered with a cream-coloured slip. Feathered decoration to the exterior body with a band of trailed dots immediately below the rim. This combination of shape and decoration are very commonly found in archaeological groups and this piece was ...
101. Porringer
Porringer. Buff body covered on the outside by a dark brown slip coat and on the inside by the cream-coloured slip coat. External trailed slip decoration comprising a band of short dashes around the rim and stylised flowers around the body. Found durin...
102. Porringer
Porringer. Buff body covered on the outside by a dark brown slip coat and on the inside by the cream-coloured slip coat. Decorative arrangements of dots in trailed slip. This vessel is incomplete and has been restored.
North Staffordshire, late 17th...
103. Porringer
Porringer. Buff body covered with a cream-coloured slip. Weak feathered decoration to the exterior body with a band of trailed dots immediately below the rim. Poorly-decorated porringers of this form tend to be late in date.
North Staffordshire, c. ...
104. Porringer
Porringer. Buff body covered with a cream-coloured slip, and elaborate feathered decoration to the exterior.
North Staffordshire, late 17th or early 18th century. Height 76mm.
Accession number 1963 P671.
105. Anglo-Saxon Quiz
How much do you know about the Anglo-Saxons?
Test your knowledge and research skills with this fiendishly difficult quiz. You can find some of the answers by visiting The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.
Hand your completed quiz in to the Rece...
106. Small covered pot or jar
Small covered pot or jar. Buff-bodied with dark brown external slip coat and decoration of spots in trailed slip.
North Staffordshire, late 17th or early 18th century. Height 70mm.
Accession number 1963 P680.
107. Jar
Jar. Buff-bodied with simple trailed slip decoration in brown. This single-handled jar is in a form which has led to it being catalogued as a chamber pot, but its tall form and potential lid-seating make this unlikely. Moreover, this is in fact a mid s...
108. Jar
Jar. Orange bodied with impressed leaf decoration with inlaid slip and the inscription 'MR E. AVERY 1811'. Avery was a common surname in Sussex, and to a lesser extent in Kent, during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Sussex or Kent, c. 1811. ...
109. Romantic Stories
Tell us your Romantic Stories and you may be part of the Romantic Proposal exhibition at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, 12th Dec to 18th April. Click on the image to be taken to the Romantic Proposal blog where you can tell us your storie...
115. Fuddling cup
Fuddling cup comprising six connecting cups in an orange body with a white slip coat and patches of copper green colour. Crude sgraffito decoration comprising stylised floral motifs ,together with the inscription '/ I love none / but you / alone 1738 /...
116. Fuddling cup
Fuddling cup comprising three connecting cups in an orange body with a white slip coat and touches of a copper green stain. Sgraffito decoration in the form of stylised tulips and other flowers, together with the inscription 'In your / sight is my / de...
117. Christmas Events @ Stoke Museums
@ The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Cinderella
5th December - 13th December
@ Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Victorian Christmas Festival
5th December
Christmas Pottery Painting
1st December - 24th December
...
118. Special Evening Viewing
This is an opportunity to beat the queue and enjoy a private view of the Hoard. Tea and coffee will be included in the ticket price.
1st March
6.00 pm - 8.00 pm ( last admission 7.00 pm )
All profits will go to the Staffordshire Hoar...
119. Risk Assessments
Risk assessment Information for :-
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Risk assessment Information for :-
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Risk assessment Information for :-
Etruria Ind...
120. Spitfire Mk LF XVI RW 388
Originally designed by Reginald Mitchell
Contractor: Vickers Armstrong (Castle Bromwich)
Contract Number: B981867/39
Engine: Merlin 266 (Packard)
This aircraft is currently undergoing restoration in the Gallery by Supermarine Aero Ltd.
Hi...
121. Gas Mask
Gas mask of the type issued to military or emergency service personnel during the 1939-1945 war. They differed from civilian issue masks by having a filter cannister connected to the mask by a hose. The civilian masks had a filter over the mouthpiece.
122. The Lodge Igniter
Purchased with the financial assistance of the Museums and Galleries Commission, this model D igniter was made in about 1907 by Lodge Brothers & Co. Described as the most perfect motor car coil it won the gold medal for the 'Allumage Pour Moteurs A Ga...
123. Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is going to be a new and exciting digital art exhibition at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery in 2011. If you are interested in digital art and want to be involved have a look at the Leave No Trace Blog, where you will find informat...
124. Cup. Tulip-shaped
Cup. Tulip-shaped in a buff body with an internal cream-coloured slip coat. Decoration comprises vertical stripes in trailed slip.
This piece was found in Bradwell Wood in Newcastle-under-Lyme, about 5km from Burslem.
North Staffordshire, late 17th ...
125. Cup. Tulip-shaped
Cup.'Tulip-shaped' in a buff body with an internal cream-coloured slip coat and an external dark brown slip coat. The decoration comprises a stylised tulip with a trailed slip outline and a feathered fill, with additional vertical bands decorated in th...
126. Mug. Buff-bodied
Mug. Buff-bodied with a brown slip coat and sgraffito decoration in the form of a bird and flower.
Probably north Staffordshire, 1720 -1740.
Height 160mm.
Accession number 1944 P578.
127. Mug with four-loop handles
Mug with four double loop handles. Orange-red body with a combination of trailed slip decoration and applied and stamped pads. On one side are the initials 'R S' in trailed slip. Applied and stamped pads feature the date '1668' and the initials 'H I', ...
128. Cup six-handled
Cup, six-handled. Orange bodied with irregular trailed slip decoration ober body and handles. The handles are arranged as three single loops alternating with three double loops.
English but exact place of manufacture not known. Height 126mm.
Access...
129. Cup `Tulip-shaped`
Cup. `Tulip-shaped` in a buff body with an internal cream-coloured slip coat and an external dark brown slip coat. The decoration comprises vertical bands formed of a two double trailed slip lines with a feathered infill. This type of decoration is ver...
130. Cup
Cup. Red-bodied with a dark red slip coat and trailed decoration in cream-coloured slip. The decoration comprises a repeating pattern or stylised flowers in trailed slip with additional stamped motifs added. Around the rim is the inscription `MR THOMAS...
131. Cup
Cup. Buff bodied with an internal cream-coloured slip coat and an external dark brown slip coat. The decoration comprises a stylised tree or fishbone pattern in trailed slip. This piece has a warped and broken rim, suggesting that it is a waster which ...
132. Cup Tulip - shaped
Cup.`Tulip shaped`in a buff body with feathered slip decoration to the exterior. This type of cup with this type of feathered decoration is one of the most common types of slipware found in north Staffordshire.
North Staffordshire, late 17th or early ...
133. Cup
Cup. Buff-bodied with feathered slip decoration to the exterior. Probably a local find, but the find spot is not recorded.
North Staffordshire, late 17th or early 18th century. Height 89mm.
Accession number 1938 P23.
134. Cup
Cup. Buff-bodied with feathered slip decoration to the exterior. This pieces has been discoloured during firing, is firecracked and has lost part of its rim during firing. It is clearly a waster and is therefore almost certainly a local find.
North St...
135. Cup
Cup. Small waisted form in a buff body, with feathered slip decoration to the lower body. An inscription to the neck in trailed and jewelled slip readsNO : POPE.
North Staffordshire, late 17th century. Height 73mm.
Accession number 3595.
136. Cup
Cup. Buff-bodied with feathered decoration to the lower body and a date and initials in trailed and jewelled slip `1695 : W : K : C`.
North Staffordshire, c. 1695. Height 104mm. Accession number 2788, Twyford Collection.
137. Mug
Mug. Buff-bodied with feathered decoration to the lower body and a trailed slip band to the rim.
North Staffordshire, late 17th century. Height 96mm.
Accession number 3606.
138. Mug
Mug. Buff-bodied with elaborate feathered decoration. North Staffordshire, late 17th century. Height 78mm.
Accession number 1939 P237.
139. Cup
Cup. Buff-bodied with simple trailed slip decoration comprising spots and lines.
Probably north Staffordshire, early 18th century. Height 57mm.
Accession number 1933 P103.
140. Cup
Cup, two-handled. Buff-bodied with elaborate slip decoration comprising trailed and jewelled vertical lines, rouletting, feathering and stamped motifs. The handles are elaborately moulded and themselves decorated with trailed and jewelled slip. Such tw...
141. Cup
Cup, two-handled. Buff-bodied with elaborate slip decoration comprising trailed and jewelled paired swirling lines and scrolls, feathering, rouletting and stamped motifs. Around the rim are the initials `R F` `I S` and the date `1685` in trailed and je...
142. Mug
Mug with four double loop handles. Orange-red body with a combination of trailed slip decoration and applied and stamped pads. Applied and stamped pads feature the date `1653` and the initials `G R`, which are taken to be those of the potter George Ric...
143. Cup
Cup, two-handled. Orange-red body with a combination of trailed slip decoration and applied and stamped pads. Applied and stamped pads feature the date `1697` and the initials `I E`, which are taken to be those of the potter John Eaglestone. The handle...
144. Cup
Cup. Buff-bodied with a brown slip coat and sgraffito decoration in the form of a stylised flower.
Possibly north Staffordshire, 1720 - 1740. Height 72mm.
Accession number 1963 P681.
145. Primary History Workshops
We run history workshops for primary schools at all four museum sites.
We organise school tours of Gladstone Pottery Museum, Etruria Flint Mill and the Canals at Etruria or Ford Green Hall. Our history outreach team can also deliver worksh...
146. Primary History Workshops
We run history workshops for primary schools at all four museum sites.
We organise school tours of Gladstone Pottery Museum, Etruria Flint Mill and the Canals at Etruria or Ford Green Hall. Our history outreach team can also deliver worksh...
147. Primary History Workshops
We run history workshops for primary schools at all four museum sites.
We organise school tours of Gladstone Pottery Museum, Etruria Flint Mill and the Canals at Etruria or Ford Green Hall. Our history outreach team can also deliver worksh...
148. Primary History Workshops
We run history workshops for primary schools at all four museum sites.
We organise school tours of Gladstone Pottery Museum, Etruria Flint Mill and the Canals at Etruria or Ford Green Hall. Our history outreach team can also deliver worksh...
149. Primary History Workshops
We run history workshops for primary schools at all four museum sites.
We organise school tours of Gladstone Pottery Museum, Etruria Flint Mill and the Canals at Etruria or Ford Green Hall. Our history outreach team can also deliver worksh...
150. Web Links
The Staffordshire Biological Records Centre was established in 1974 as a project within the City Museum and Art Gallery (now the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery) In 1982 the Museum coordinated the Stoke-on-Trent Environmental Surve...
151. ESOL Postvisit Resources
Stoke-on-Trent Museums Service
ESOL resources
Entry level 2
Resources for a lesson after a visit to The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
After your visit
1. How did you get to the museum?
car walked bus train plane bicycle horse b...
152. Dish
Dish. Cream-buff body with a 'pie-crust' edge. Trailed and jewelled slip decoration over a creamy-white-coloured slip coat comprising a cock and flower, with additional rosettes around the rim.
Place of manufacture unknown. Probably 18th century. Diam...
153. Dish
Dish, rectangular. Orange-red body with slip trailed decoration comprising a scroll border pattern, a pair of leaves and the inscription 'H. &. Co.' and the date '1898'.
Made by Hayes & Co., Buckley, Flintshire, 1898 - 1907. Length 345mm, width 285mm....
154. Dish
Dish, rectangular. Buff-orange body with a plain edge and trailed slip forming a lattice pattern.
Midlands or northern England, mid 18th or 19th century. Length 286mm, width 225mm.
Accession number 2763, Twyford Collection.
155. Dish
Dish, rectangular. Buff-orange body with plain edge and slip-trailed decoration. This dish has been catalogued as Shropshire, c. 1750, which may be a correct attribution. It is one of three dishes bought in Shrewsbury at the same time with a Shropshire...
156. Dish
Dish. Buff body with a 'pie-crust' edge. Trailed decoration over a dark brown-coloured slip coat comprising a stylised lion.
Possibly north Staffordshire, early to mid 18th century. Diameter 350mm.
Accession number 1956 P38.
157. Dish
Dish. Buff body with a 'pie-crust' edge. Trailed decoration over a cream-coloured slip coat comprising a stag with the date '1736'. The dish has the moulded initials 'S M' in relief. 'S M' initialled dishes are typically attributed to Samuel Malkin of ...
158. Dish
Dish. Buff body with a ' pie-crust' edge. Trailed decoration over a cream-coloured slip coat comprising a large, boldly-drawn bird with the date '1772'.
Midlands, c. 1772. Diameter 352mm.
Accession number 1953 P77.
159. ESOL Previsit
Stoke-on-Trent Museums Service
ESOL resources
Entry level 2
Resources for a lesson before a visit to the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Before you come
1. For class discussion:
What is a museum?
Wh...
160. Royal Visit
Their Royal Highnesses will be arriving at PM&AG at 1040. We are all looking forward to the visit. The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery was built on the site of the former large Ridgway Pottery. Bell Works. The Ridgways were potters to Queen ...
161. Welcome To Local History
These collections reflect the history and development of the Potteries as an urban and industrial centre.
In addition there is an impressive archive of personal and business records and a growing photographic collection.
Enter
162. Workshops
The Outreach Team try to offer lots of different, exciting workshop activities. Keep an eye on these pages for activities coming up at the Museum, click on the links to the left to see the different types of activities that we offer.
Digital Sum...
163. Wood mouse. Apodemus sylvaticus
Apodemus sylvaticus
Despite the name, the wood mouse can be found in virtually any habitat which provides it with some cover, this includes woodland, ungrazed grassland, hedgerows and gardens. Our most abundant rodent, it usually lives in a burrow s...
164. Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)
"Sciurus" means "shading tail" or "he who shades himself with this tail".
165. Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
A very active carnivore, the weasel is active both day and night. Weasel numbers fluctuate proportionally to the amount of food - birds, eggs, but mainly other small mammals - that is available at a particular time. They are listed as uncommon in Staff...
166. Brown hare (Lepus europaeus)
Hares are common throughout Staffordshire. They prefer to live in areas of farmland that have hedgerows and woodland edges for cover.
STKMG.Z5563
167. Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus)
A scarce visitor to Staffordshire, this species is most likely to be seen over the heather moorlands north of Leek. The population of hen harriers suffered substantial declines over the 19th and 20th centuries, mainly as a result of persecution by game...
168. Stag Beetle (lucanus cervus)
Feeds on sugary juices from wounds in the bark of oak trees, which it licks up with yellowy-brown hair brushes on its lower lip and lower jaw. On thundery evenings in June or July makes a swarm round oak trees in search of females over which they fight...
169. Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
Food: insects, worms,small snails,berries.
Habitat: woods,gardens, wherever there are bushes and trees.
STKMG.Z11056A
170. Large Elephant Hawk Moth (Deilephila elpenor)
The adult moths are fairly large with a wingspan of 45 - 60 mm. They are powerful fliers, hence the term hawkmoth. This species has predominantly pink and green colouration and distinctive streamlined wing shapes that are commonly held flat and swept b...
171. Common Toad (Bufo bufo)
Largely nocturnal, hiding by day in shelter or some hole it has dug. Hunts at night; eats only live worms, caterpillars,slugs,spiders,beetles.
Habitat: walls treetrunks.
STKMG.37C.M.1972
172. Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia)
Emperor moth behaviour varies according to sex: male emperor moths can be seen flying on sunny days in April and May whereas females are strictly nocturnal. The eggs are usually laid on blackthorn, sallow or heather and hatch into large green caterpill...
173. Cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)
The cockchafer is a beetle that is also called the May Bug; this is because it is often seen in May flying around trees at dusk. Cockchafers belong to a very large family of beetles called the Scarabaeidae, there are over 20,000 species in this family ...
174. Silkmoth (Rothschildia jacobeae)
The specimen of Rothschildia jacobaea shown above was found in Norfolk Street, Fenton in 1979. This species is native to Argentina and south Brazil and we think that this specimen was bred in captivity somewhere in Fenton and accidentally escaped.
175. Sparrow Hawk (Accipiter nisus)
This sparrowhawk died after flying into a window and was found outside the Police House in Woore, Shropshire.
STKMG.Z3909C
176. Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
Kestrels are Britain's most common bird of prey and are regularly seen hovering over roadside verges and fields.
STKMG.Z944
177. Orange-Tip (Anthocharis cardamines)
Common over all England and Wales but rare in Scotland. Can be seen during May and June in sunny lanes, woods and hedges.
Only the male has the orange tip. It feeds on Cuckoo flowers, Hedge mustard. Life about 18 days.
178. Comma (Polygonia c-album)
Up to about 1924 this butterfly had been gradually disappearing and was more or less confined to southern counties. Since then there has been an increase in its numbers. It is recognized by its jagged wings and the silver "comma" mark on the under sid...
179. Painted Lady (Cynthia cardui)
This butterfly is a well known migrant and its proper home is probably in Northern Africa. Can be seen in this country in May or June.
Fond of clover, lucerne, scabious, thistles, valerian, ivy and other autumn flowers.
Life span 2-3 months
STKM...
180. Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
In England this butterfly is confined mostly to the low lying fens of Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, but common on the Continent. It was at one time commoner than it is now and almost became extinct, recently it has increased in numbers, since protection ...
181. Green-veined white (Pieris napi)
This male specimen has been pinned to show the upperside of its wings and was found in North Yorkshire by J.T. Wattison in May 1970. Green-veined white butterflies are found throughout Staffordshire in gardens and meadows.
STKMG.Z32445
182. Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)
Back and sides clothed with spines about 2cm long. Spines are modified hair, dark brown or black with white tips, limbs clothed with soft hair.
Foods and habits :eats slugs and snails, worms, and a wide range of insects, fruit and fungi. Almost entire...
183. Barn owl (Tyto alba)
Lengthy body,long legs, white face with heart-shaped "veil".
Upper parts yellowish, finely speckled, white under parts.
Food:almost only mice.
Cry:loud harsh screech.
Nests:in buildings, does not construct an actual nest. Several clutches of 4-9 wh...
184. Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
The fox`s amber eyes and bushy tail are destinctive. Its coat may vary from yellow-brown to red-brown, and its rump is often silvery with white tipped hairs. The lowwer legs and the backs of the ears are black, the tail tip often white.
They are mostl...
185. Podcasts
Deb Klemperer, Principal Collections Officer at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, discusses the Staffordshire Hoard with her colleagues as they arrange it for display.
Deb Klemprer Interview
186. 10 Reasons why we started making pots in North Staffordshire
Nowhere else in the country could such a great variety of potters' clay be found in one place.
There was an abundance of excellent coal suitable for firing ovens lying just below ground.
There were fireclays ideal for 'refra...
187. Web Links
Your Icons website, celebrates the ten collections in the West Midlands designated of national importance by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. These collections are looked after by the twelve museums, libraries and archives featured on t...
188. Coloroll Ceramics
KEY DATES
June 1986 bought Biltons Tableware, London Road, Stoke
July 1986 bought Staffordshire Potteries, including Royal Winton, Shelton
Feb 1987 bought Cartwright and Edwards, Longton
1987 &...
189. Donating (Gift aid)
Make your donation worth 28% more
HM Revenue and Customs will add 28% to every £1 you gift aid to the appeal so we will raise £1.28. Simply complete a gift aid declaration and either hand it in to us or send it in to the Treasurer:- G.B. Sno...
190. Jug
Large jug or harvest jug. Very elaborate sgraffito decoration cut through a cream-coloured slip coat top reveal a red body beneath. The decoration comprises the royal arms, with lion and unicorn, to the jug's front, a coat of arms to the back beneath t...
191. Large jug or harvest jug
Large jug or harvest jug. Elaborate sgraffito decoration which has involved the removal of much of the cream-coloured slip coat, revealing an orange body. The decoration comprises a cockerel and flowering branch on one side, a sun to the jug's front an...
192. Small jug
Small jug with a cream-coloured slip coat over an orange-red body. Decoration entirely of resist leaves in an orange-cream slip coat. Probably north Devon, early to mid 19th century. Height 83mm.
Accession number 1947 P75.
193. Jug
Large jug. Lively all-over trailed slip decoration in a stylised floral or tree pattern over an orange-red body. On the front of the jug are the initials 'I B'. The jug is undated, but the decoration has features which are similar to those of Metropoli...
194. Large jug or harvest jug
Large jug or harvest jug with cream-coloured slip over a red body. Crude sgraffito decoration comprising a tulip and other flowers, butterflies, resist leaves, and the inscription 'Susan Burgess Her jug Fremington / April 25th, 1834', and the verses,
...
195. Terms and Conditions
STOKE-on-TRENT CITY COUNCIL
DIRECTORATE OF COMMUNITIES
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HIRE
These terms and conditions of hire concern the hire of Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s (“the Council”) The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery.&nb...
196. Terms and Conditions
STOKE-on-TRENT CITY COUNCIL
DIRECTORATE OF COMMUNITIES
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HIRE
These terms and conditions of hire concern the hire of Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s (“the Council”) The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery.&nb...
198. A brief History of the Pottery Industry
An abundance of coal and clay is the main reason for the pottery industry becoming established in North Staffordshire.
Starting as a small community of farmer-potters in the mid-seventeenth century, the trade of making butterpots for the easier mark...
199.
Developing communication friendly museums
Background
During 2006-08, four museum services – The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery in Stoke-on-
Trent, Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, Worcester Museum & Art Gallery and The...
202. Factories
This section contains a range of research resources about specific factories within the pottery industry.
Introduction
The six towns of Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Longton, Tunstall and Fenton are collectively known as the Potteries.
The area of S...
203. ESOL Visit
Stoke-on-Trent Museums Service
ESOL resources
Entry level
Resources for use during a visit to The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
At the museum
1. Foyer
The way in to our museum
Look out for:
the toilets
the shop
the ...
204. Charlotte Rhead
Charlotte Rhead (born 1885) came from a distinguished design background. Frederick her father was a pottery designer and her paternal grandfather had started the Fenton School for Art. Charlotte learned most of her pottery skills from her father and sp...
205. Art pottery & reading list
ART POTTERY AND INDUSTRY
The term ‘art pottery’ is used to describe those wares produced over the period from about the 1870s to the 1930s which were made in the spirit of the Arts and Crafts movement, or had the appearance which mad...
209. Photograph of Sarah Bennett
Photograph of Sarah Bennett mother of Arnold Bennett
2005.mab,90,-86
210. Photograph of Enoch Bennett father of Arnold Bennett
Photograph of Enoch Bennett father of Arnold Bennett
64'51-(A)
211. 'Carnet de bal' notebook
Made of ivory with a silver clasp, this was used by Bennett at balls and parties to make notes and details of the people he met.
213. Casserole Dish
Elijah Comfort 1863-1949
Casserole dish with two lug handles and a cover, thrown and turned by Elijah Comfort at Winchcombe Pottery, Gloucestershire, England. Brown and cream slip, stylised combed design on the exterior of the cover and the interior o...
214. Dish
Elijah Comfort 1863-1949
Earthenware dish, thrown round and reshaped by taking out a leaf shaped piece of clay and pressing the side together to form an oval. Produced by Elijah Comfort at Winchcombe Pottery, Gloucestershire, England.Brown slip with c...
215. Casserole Dish
Elijah Comfort 1863-1949
Earthenware casserole dish with two lug handles and a cover, thrown and turned by Elijah Comfort at Winchcombe Pottery, Gloucestershire, England.Brown and cream slip, stylised combed design on the interior of the dish, sgraff...
216. Information Sheet 61
GLADSTONE POTTERY MUSEUM INFORMATION SHEET 61
1840S BACKYARDS
Filthy overcrowded slums without sanitation. Homes with no water, flushing toilet or drains. This was daily life for many workers in towns and cities of Victorian Britain.
...
217. FAQ
The Staffordshire Hoard
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers\
What is a ‘hoard’?
A hoard usually consists of precious metal artefacts or coins buried with the intent of recovery at a ...
218. Access at Gladstone Pottery Museun
As a working 19th-century pottery factory, Gladstone does have some access difficulties. Some visitors may have difficulty with the cobbled courtyard and two of the museum’s rooms are unfortunately inaccessible to wheelchair users.
The vast ma...
219. Prices Of Workshops, Tours And Resources
Workshops and tours
Price per pupil
The Potteries
Museum & Art Gallery
T: 01782 232323
&nb...
220. Prices Of Workshops, Tours And Resources
Workshops and tours
Price per pupil
The Potteries
Museum & Art Gallery
T: 01782 232323
&nb...
221. Curators at Work
Curators on Open Display
The Collections Team at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery will be on open
display to the public, as each month they will be cleaning their way through
our permanent displays in the galleries. This is par...
222. Alfred Meakin
KEY DATES
1875 – 1897: Alfred Meakin
1897 – 1913: Alfred Meakin Ltd. (in 1908 bought by members of the Johnson family)
1913 – 1976: Alfred Meakin (Tunstall) Ltd
1976: acquired by Myott, Son & Co. Ltd (Hampson refer...
223. Activities For Secondary Schools
Museum Visits for KS3 and KS4
Tours workshops and resources suitable for secondary school pupils are available at our museum sites:
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Our archaeological and historical galleries ...
224.
Objects that tell a history of Stoke and Staffordshire and their place in the world
BBC Stoke and museums across Staffordshire have today (Monday 18 January) revealed the list of 10 objects they have chosen to tell a history of Staffordshire and its...
225. Ceramic Publications
The museum Ceramics Section has produced a range of publications which can be purchased by post or in our shop. A range of general ceramics publications is available for sale in the Museum shop. The Museum also produces the Journal of C...
226.
Ceramics
Historic background to collections
The origins of the ceramics collection go back to 1835 when the Mechanics’ Institute in Hanley received a gift of pottery from the manufacturer and collector, Enoch Wood. The aim of the Institute...
227.
Ceramics
Historic background to collections
The origins of the ceramics collection go back to 1835 when the Mechanics’ Institute in Hanley received a gift of pottery from the manufacturer and collector, Enoch Wood. The aim of the Institute...
228. AGM
AGM is on Thursday 23rd April from 7.00 - 9.00 in the Learning Suite (old Arch Soc rooms)
at The Potteires Museum & Art Gallery. Access via main entrance of Museum
Doors open at 6.30.
AGM at 7.00
Lecture at 7.30
Lecture by...
229. Posset pot
Buff body with a cream slip coat and feathered slip decoration.
North Staffordshire, c. 1620 - 1720. Height 127mm
Accession number 2778, Twyford Collection
230. Posset pot
Buff body with a cream slip coat and feathered slip decoration.
North Staffordshire, c. 1620 - 1720. Height 127mm
Accession number 2778, Twyford Collection
231. Posset pot
Posset pot. Two opposed loop handles separated by two folded decorative handles. Buff body with a cream-coloured slip coat and feathered decoration below the shoulder. Around the rim is the trailed and jewelled inscription `GEORGE TAYLOR : 1692`.
Nort...
232. Posset pot
Posset pot. Two opposed loop handles separated by two folded decorative handles. Buff body with a cream-coloured slip coat and feathered decoration below the shoulder. Around the rim is the trailed and jewelled inscription `GEORGE TAYLOR : 1692`.
Nort...
233. Posset pot
Posset pot. Trailed and jewelled slip decoration over a cream-coloured slip coat which covers a buff body. The decoration comprises a band of chevrons above a stylised floral design. Around the rim is the inscription ‘THE BEST IS NOT TOO GOOD FOR YOU...
234. Posset pot
Posset pot. Trailed and jewelled slip decoration over a cream-coloured slip coat which covers a buff body. The decoration comprises a band of chevrons above a stylised floral design. Around the rim is the inscription ‘THE BEST IS NOT TOO GOOD FOR YOU...
235. Posset pot
Posset pot. Buff body with a brown slip coat, having two opposed handles and a sucking spout in between on one side. Sgraffito decoration comprising a stylised floral design, together with the initials 'I G' on flanking the spout and the date '1723' on...
236. Posset pot
Posset pot. Buff body with a brown slip coat, having two opposed handles and a sucking spout in between on one side. Sgraffito decoration comprising a stylised floral design, together with the initials 'I G' on flanking the spout and the date '1723' on...
237. Cup or Posset pot
Cup or posset pot, lacking its base. Five loop handles. Trailed slip decoration onto a red body. Found during the excavation of a sewer in Percy Street, Hanley, in 1882. Similar examples from excavated assemblages suggest that this is likely to be an e...
238. Cup or Posset pot
Cup or posset pot, lacking its base. Five loop handles. Trailed slip decoration onto a red body. Found during the excavation of a sewer in Percy Street, Hanley, in 1882. Similar examples from excavated assemblages suggest that this is likely to be an e...
239. Posset pot
Posset pot. Thin trailed and jewelled slip decoration on a cream-coloured slip coat over a buff-coloured body. Around the rim is the inscription `THE BEST IS NOT TOO GOOD FOR YOU 1725`. The main decoration is formed of stylised flowers but there are no...
240. Posset pot
Posset pot. Thin trailed and jewelled slip decoration on a cream-coloured slip coat over a buff-coloured body. Around the rim is the inscription `THE BEST IS NOT TOO GOOD FOR YOU 1725`. The main decoration is formed of stylised flowers but there are no...
241. Posset pot
Posset pot. Two opposed loop handles separated by two folded decorative handles. Buff body with a cream-coloured slip coat and feathered decoration below the shoulder. Around the rim is the trailed and jewelled inscription `GEORGE TAYLOR : 1692`.
Nort...
242. Posset pot
Posset pot. Two opposed loop handles separated by two folded decorative handles. Buff body with a cream-coloured slip coat and feathered decoration below the shoulder. Around the rim is the trailed and jewelled inscription `GEORGE TAYLOR : 1692`.
Nort...
243. Posset pot
Posset pot. Buff body with a cream-coloured slip coat feathered decoration below the shoulder; around the rim is a double row of trailed slip spots.
North Staffordshire, late 17th or early 18th century. Height 140mm.
Accession number 1940 P300.
244. Posset pot
Posset pot. Buff body with a cream-coloured slip coat feathered decoration below the shoulder; around the rim is a double row of trailed slip spots.
North Staffordshire, late 17th or early 18th century. Height 140mm.
Accession number 1940 P300.
245. Posset pot
Posset pot. Two opposed handles with decorative scrolls above. Buff body with a dark brown slip coat below the shoulder and a cream-coloured slip coat above. Repeating trailed motif below the shoulder and above the trailed and jewelled inscription `ANN...
246. Posset pot
Posset pot. Two opposed handles with decorative scrolls above. Buff body with a dark brown slip coat below the shoulder and a cream-coloured slip coat above. Repeating trailed motif below the shoulder and above the trailed and jewelled inscription `ANN...
247. Biltons (1912) LTD
KEY DATES
1900-1912 Biltons Ltd
1912-1986 Biltons (1912) Ltd
June 1986 bought by Coloroll Ceramics
Aug 1990 became part of Staffordshire Tableware following management buyout of Coloroll
Sept 1994 put up for sale by Staffordshire T...
248. Underglaze Blue Printing
Blue printed ware made in North Staffordshire is renowned the world over. First developed in the 1770s, it was produced in large quantities throughout the 19th century. Taking advantage of new white earthenware and china bodies, Staffordshire potters d...
249. History of Gladstone Pottery`s past
The origin of the pottery known as the Gladstone Works dates right back to the birth of the pottery industry as we know it today.
At the end of the 18th century Longton was the next largest pottery town after Burslem, and the future growth of ...
250. A History of Gladstone
The origin of the pottery known as the Gladstone Works dates right back to the birth of the pottery industry as we know it today.
At the end of the 18th century Longton was the next largest pottery town after Burslem, and the future growth...
251. Special Events for KS1 and KS2 Winter Term 2009
Book now for these exciting events at your Museums!
Tudor Building Days: Homes from the Past – KS1
1, 2, 8, 9 March
What were homes like a long time ago? Investi...
252. Gui tablet
1964.44
Carved jade rectangular tablet on a stand. Carved on one side with an inscription to General Li Wu. Scroll decoration around the border. Lotus petals carved at the base.
China, ...
253. Ship of fortune, takarabune
1964.17
Ivory ornamental model of a ship with carved wooden stand. The ship, which represents a ship of fortune or treasure ship, takarabune, has seven figures on board, some seated under ...
254. Figure of Guanyin
1964.19
Carved ivory figure of Guanyin. In her right hand she holds a string of beads and in her raised left hand a scroll. Detachable stand with Qianlong reign mark (1736-1795) incised on the base.
Guanyin is the Chinese goddess of mercy, originally...
255. Figure of Gama Sennin
292
Ivory figure of a male figure with toads. The figure represents 'Gama Sennin', the Toad Immortal, based on the Chinese mythological figure Liu Hai. The figure is standing with one le...
256. Shallow jade bowl
Shallow jade bowl carved to a petaloid chrysanthemum form in grey-green jade. With wooden stand. China, Qing dynasty, 1644-1911.
257. Carved jade in the form of Buddha's hand.
Carved jade in the form of Buddha's hand citron, 'fo shou', of yellowish colour with brown markings. Naturalistically carved to imitate a fruit with curled finger-like tendrils and a pierced gnarled stalk at one end.
This is a citrus fruit which is sa...
258. Bi disk
1964.34
Jade disc, bi, carved on one side with a dragon and two ruyi sceptres, on the other with an inscription of ten characters in archaic script.
China, 18th century
Diameter 21cm
259. Vase
1964.40
Carved green-brown jade vase in the shape of an archaic bronze zhi, pear shaped body with a high foot. Incised with archaistic scrollwork, key frets and lotus petal decoration.
China,...
260. Ruyi sceptre
1964.29
Carved jade sceptre in the form of a sacred fungus, lingzhi, with cranes, deer and pine trees carved along the stem.
Cranes, deer and pine trees are all symbols of longevity. It ...
261. Ram
1964.51
Carved jade figure of a reclining ram. Mutton fat jade with slight brown markings.
Length 7.5 cm
Height 4 cm
Width 4.5 cm
China, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
262. Figure of Jurojin
1964.20
Carved ivory figure of Jurojin, Japanese deity of longevity. Ivory body tinted in red, black and gold. The figure holds a peach wood staff in his right hand. His elongated head is ...
263. Vase and cover
1964.25
Ivory carved vase, cover and wooden stand. Deeply and finely carved through and around the elongated body with continuous figure scenes depicting groups of Immortals and below them scenes of mythological figures, dignitaries, musicians and bo...
264. Ivory okimono
Ivory okimono of a man tying a bundle of wood (which resembles coral) with a piace of bamboo matting and rope. The man's leg is being attacked by a snake which has emerged from a double gourd shaped bag. The male figure is wearing decorated robes and t...
265. Lacquered figure of warrior
Lacquered figure holding a sword in one hand and a small sack in the palm of the other hand. Decorated in gold 'takamakie', red and green 'hiramakie'. This figure most likely represents Zhong-kui [Shoki in Japanese], a Chinese mythological figure, who ...
267. Cloisonne' vase.
Cloisonne' vase. Turquoise ground with black wave pattern. Swimming goldfish on the body in black, gilt, white, yellow and orange. Copper rim and interior, ruyi sceptre decoration under the rim. Wave pattern on the foot. Copper foot and base.
268. Jade vase and cover of olive green jade
Jade vase and cover of olive green jade. With lion mask handles with rings through their mouths on the neck. The front of the vase is decorated with relief carved prunus tree with a bird on a branch. Lotus petals around the base and incised mountain in...
269. Carved ivory figure of an old man
Carved ivory figure of an old man lacquered in rich dark brown. With a long beard and pointed hat and carrying a staff. The figure is that of Wen Chang, the Chinese god of literature.
China.
270. Malachite tortoise
Malachite tortoise with incised diaper pattern on shell. China, Qing dynasty, 1644-1911.
The tortoise, 'gui', symbolises immutability and steadfastness. A popular saying relates to the tortoise, 'It conceals the secrets of heaven and earth'.
271. Ivory tusk with carved relief figures on the outside.
Ivory tusk with carved relief figures on the outside. Two female figures amongst bamboo and trees, depicts the Tale of Genji. Japan.
272. Carved jade in the form of two monkeys
Carved jade in the form of two monkeys with the peaches of longevity amongst pine trees and on a rock background. Of pale celadon green and warm grey colour. China, Qing dynasty, 1644-1911.
The monkey, 'hou', is common in Chinese mythology. A monkey s...
273. Carved jade figure of a Buddha seated on his throne.
Carved jade figure of a Buddha seated on his throne. Pale green jade. The Buddha is represented seated on a lotus throne with a stele shaped background. The Buddha has a tiara and bead necklaces.The hands are in the gesture of meditatioin with a lotus ...
274. Jade brush washer of double gourd shape of greyish-white jade.
Jade brush washer of double gourd shape of greyish-white jade. The Chinese character 'shou' [longevity] has been carved between the two brush washer bowls. Plant stems form the base of the brush washer. Carved wooden stand. China, Ming dynasty, 1368-16...
275. Jade carved elephant.
Jade carved elephant. Pale grey-green jade with black markings. Incised decoration of a saddle and bridle, highly decorated with the symbol of yin and yang on the saddle and two vases on either side. Ruyi sceptre at the end of the elephant's trunk. Chi...
276. A pairs of figures in carved jade
A pairs of figures in carved jade [jadeite] consisting of two standing women, one holding a lotus flower, and the other a scroll. Both pairs are in delicate shade of green with a few blue- black markings. With wooden stand, carved openwork and incised ...
277. Lacquered box and cover.
Lacquered box and cover. Rectangular box with gold lacquer and relief decoration in 'taka-makie' [raised 'makie' where designs are rendered in relief] on the cover of a figure holding a staff, possibly a sage, with an attendant. Besides the figures sta...
278. Ivory figure of a woman
Ivory figure of a woman standing in elaborately draped robes incised with decorative borders and stylized peonies. In her right hand she holds a lotus flower, her left hand holds the girdle of her robe. Elaborate hair arrangement; earrings. Possibly a ...
279. Ivory figure of a woman.
Ivory figure of a woman standing with a basket in her raised left hand, and a knife in her right hand. The woman is dressed in a Japanese kimono. At her feet is the figure of a small boy with arms upraised. Both are standing on a rock-shaped plinth. In...
280. Jade disc or 'bi', carved with a dragon coiling through the central hole.
Jade disc or 'bi', carved with a dragon coiling through the central hole. Mottled green/black jade. The wooden stand carved with the figure of a toad amongst pine trees.
281. Carved jade group. Shou Xing, the god of Longevity.
Carved jade group. Shou Xing, the god of Longevity is holding a staff, beside him is a boy attendant holding a peach. The figures are amongst pine trees with a crane standing on one of the branches.The jade is of grey colour. China, Qing dynasty, 1644-...
282. Carved jade mountain, with figures of Shou Xing, the god of Longevity.
Carved jade mountain, with figures of Shou Xing, the god of Longevity and a boy attendant, a crane and pine trees on one side and a deer, lingzhi fungus, a bat and cloud scrolls on the reverse. The figures and deer are inside caves. Of very pale grey-g...
283. Ivory netsuke group of a monkey and four frogs.
Ivory netsuke group of a monkey and four frogs. The monkey is depicted riding on the back of one of the frogs. All the animals hold pieces of wood or bamboo in their hands and are gathered together on a lotus leaf. Japan.
284. Vase and stopper.
Vase and stopper, rock crystal of pale colour. Carved with a dragon chasing a sacred pearl amongst cloud scrolls, key fret around the rim, lotus leaves around the neck, wave decoration on the base. Two ruyi sceptre shaped handles on the neck.
285. Snuff - bottle.
Snuff - bottle, agate, with inshades of warm brown with dark brown markings. Carved sides with taotie [zoomorphic] masks with rings in their mouths. Black and green stopper. Snuff- bottle, agate, with inshades of warm brown with dark brown markings. Ch...
286. Opium pipe bowl.
Opium pipe bowl containing black residue, possibly opium. Red earthenwarewith gold coloured painted leaf decoration on the outside. China, Qing dynasty, 1644-1911.
287. Dagger inside ivory case with inlayed mother of pearl.
Dagger inside ivory case with inlayed mother of pearl 'shibayama' decoration. The handle is also ivory and decorated. Small hook on the case to attach to a belt. Inlay decoration in mother of pearl and painted detail of flowering branches, birds, insec...
288. Cloisonne' jar with globular body and six moulded panels
Cloisonne' jar with globular body and six moulded panels. Three feet on base. Decorated with cloisonne' decoration, including 'gold stone' ground, of geometric patterns, including overlapping waves and flowers in green, red, yellow and orange enamels. ...
289. Lacquered wooden flower shaped box and cover with internal tray.
Lacquered wooden flower shaped box and cover with internal tray. Possibly a dowry box. Gold and black lacquer. Decorated with storks, grasses and chrysanthemums in 'taka-makie' [raised 'makie' where designs are rendered in relief] on a black ground. Go...
290. Lacquered five-case inro.
Lacquered five-case inro. Gold lacquer, 'takamakie' [high 'makie' or sprinkled picture], raised areas sculpted and polished into three dimensional pictures. One side decorated with a scene of mountains and valleys with rivers; the other with pagodas, b...
291. Canton enamel bowl and cover.
Canton enamel bowl and cover. The cover with a central knop and dark blue enamel ground with painted enamel decoration of auspicious symbols including carp and a vase ['ping'] and floral scrolls in pink, green, red, blue and white. Red band around the ...
292. Cloisonne' box and cover.
Cloisonne' box and cover. Cover with dark blue ground and unglazed rim. Decorated with flowers, butterflies and foliage in green, blue, red and yellow enamels. Silver interior. The body with a dark blue ground and a similar decoration to the cover. Kyo...
293. Small Canton enamel bowl or wine cup with squared sides.
Small Canton enamel bowl or wine cup with squared sides. White ground and black and red scroll decoration. Alternating decoration of the character for longevity, 'shou', in blue enamel and an incense burner and vase. Flower in the well. Canton enamel t...
294. Canton enamel tray or saucer on four feet.
Canton enamel tray or saucer on four feet. Decorated with a bird amongst flowers and diamond diapers in green, white and blue. Lobed corners with red and blue floral scrolls. Inner border of black scrolls and flowers. Reverse decorated with large flora...
295. Cloisonne' vase.
Cloisonne' vase. Hexagonal shaped vase with circular foot. Geometric decorations and small panels of lotus flowers with six main panels, alternating a dragon and phoenix on a black ground. Light green interior and foot. Copper foot rim and rim. With sq...
296. Cloisonne' vase with tall rounded shoulders.
Cloisonne' vase with tall rounded shoulders. Highly decorated with raised cloisonne' decoration of floral scrolls and geometric patterns in turquoise, green and red. Unfinished, background glaze not added. Unglazed rim.
297. Cloisonne' fan shaped dish with enamel decoration.
Cloisonne' fan shaped dish with enamel decoration of three ducks amongst flowers in turquoise, gold, red, blue, white, grey and yellow. Scrolling border and black rim. The reverse is decorated with black scrolls and green, blue and yellow flowers on a ...
298. Cloisonne' dish with enamel decoration.
Cloisonne' dish with enamel decoration on bronze. Decorated with a fan shaped reserve containing Mount Fuji and a stork flying amongst clouds; a heart shaped reserve containing quail and flowers and a reserve containing a butterfly amongst chrysanthemu...
299. Bronze mirror, circular mirror with handle.
Bronze mirror, circular mirror with handle. One side decorated in relief with auspicious symbols, cranes, bamboo, turtle on Mount Horai, island of immortality, on a 'nanako' ground, pattern of small granulations. Often given as wedding gifts. This mirr...
300. Metal teapot.
Metal teapot, possibly made out of pewter. Internal strainer with handle. Small spout. Wooden band of decoration around the exterior, relief decoration of dragons amongst the clouds.
301. Bronze brush pot.
Bronze brush pot with patina. Cylindrical form with decoration in relief of two dragons chasing the sacred pearl amongst cloud scrolls. Key fret band under the everted rim and cloud scrolls around the foot.
302. Gilt bronze komai vase.
Gilt bronze komai vase, hexagonally shaped on a circular foot. Gilt finely engraveddecoration on each side with framed landscape and pagoda scenes. Diamond diapers and floral ground. Key fret bands frame the faces of the vase. Diamond diapers and flowe...
303. Carved jade belt hook.
Carved jade belt hook. Cream jade with black markings. Shaped in the form of a dragon with a smaller dragon on its back and lotus leaf stand on the base. China, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644.
304. Snuff bottle.
Snuff- bottle, agate, with inshades of warm brown with dark brown markings. Carved sides with taotie [zoomorphic] masks with rings in their mouths. Black and green stopper. Stored in a brown fabric box with two toggle fastenings and yellow lining [box ...
305. One of a set of five lacquered bowls each one a different size.
One of a set of five lacquered bowls each one a different size. Lacquered wood with red lacquer ground and gold raised decoration of mountains and trees. Gold lacquered foot rim. Japan, 1885-1980, Meiji period.
306. Lacquered wooden flower shaped lobed bowl.
Lacquered wooden flower shaped lobed bowl. The exterior decorated with gold lacquer reserves of a dragon, flower, phoenix and a tortoise on a wooden ground. The interior with a gold lacquered rim and blue ground on the sides with floral reserves with m...
307. Lacquered box and cover, possibly a dowry box.
Lacquered box and cover, possibly a dowry box. Flower shaped box. The cover is decorated with a gold ground and a floral and two fan shaped reserves with birds, peaches, prunus blossom, peony and bamboo in 'taka-makie' [raised 'makie' where designs are...
308. Carved jade in the form of two lychee fruit.
Carved jade in the form of two lychee fruit. Pale grey-green jade with brown streaks. With dark blue cord attached to top. China, Qing dynasty, 1644-1911.
309. Lacquered bottle shaped vase.
Lacquered bottle shaped vase with long, thin neck and everted rim. Foot decorated with key fret decoration. The body decorated with a gold ground in 'hiramakie' [basic form of 'maki-e' where metal dust is sprinkled onto still-wet lacquer and then cover...
310. Roman Rocester
Silver Constantinopolus coin found at Rocester
Excavations in the town between 1985 and 1987, revealed Roman activity from the 1st to 4th centuries AD. In the 1st century AD, a Roman military base was established, but the remains of three succ...
311. Fees and Charges
SCALE OF CHARGES
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Effective from 1st April 2009
Forum Theatre
Monday - Saturday
Sunday
Full rate
Red...
312. Fees and Charges
SCALE OF CHARGES
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Effective from 1st April 2009
Forum Theatre
Monday - Saturday
Sunday
Full rate
Red...
313. Education Web Links
Exploring the Potteries
Search our online collections for images from the history of Stoke-on-Trent.
http://www.search.exploringthepotteries.org.uk/engine/search/default.asp
Amaze Me
Games and activities related to the herita...
315. Staffordshire Tableware
KEY DATES
Aug 1990 Staffordshire Tableware formed by management buyout of
Coloroll Ceramics
Sep 1994 Biltons Tableware put up for sale
&...
316. Staffordshire Tableware
KEY DATES
Aug 1990 Staffordshire Tableware formed by management buyout of
Coloroll Ceramics
Sep 1994 Biltons Tableware put up for sale
&...
317. James Sadler & Sons Ltd
KEY DATES
1882 - c.1898 Sadler & Co.
c.1899 - March 2000 James Sadler & Sons Ltd.
LOCATIONS
1882 &nb...
318. Local History
Historic background to collections
The main sources of archaeological material have been excavations by both amateur societies
(including the Museum Archaeological Society) and professional field-units. Much of the material
entering the collec...
320. Plate
Terence Conran 1931-
Earthenware plate. Decorated with under glaze printed outline of salad vegetables with under glaze painted details. This pattern is known as 'Saladware'.
Designed by Terence Conran for W.R. Midwinter, Burslem.
Plate 1955
Und...
321. Tea plate
Terence Conran 1931-
Earthenware tea plate. Decorated with under glaze printed stylised leaves and insects. This pattern is known as 'Nature Study'. The shape is 'Fashion'.
Designed by Terence Conran for W.R. Midwinter, Burslem.
Tea plate 1955
Und...
322. Dinner plate
Terence Conran 1931-
Earthenware dinner plate. Decorated with over glaze printed design of 3 house plants in plant pots and a plant holder. Square shape with curved edges and a circular well. This pattern is known as 'Plant Life'. The shape is 'Fashi...
323. Cup and saucer
Terence Conran 1931-
Earthenware cup and saucer. Decorated with printed design of geometric borders. This pattern is known as 'Pacifico', number S.3382. This shape is 'Sussex'.
Designed by Terence Conran for Spode, Stoke-upon-Trent
Cup and saucer ...
324. Cup and saucer
Terence Conran 1931-
Earthenware cup and saucer. Decorated with under glaze printed designs. This pattern is known as 'Nature Study'. The shape is 'Fashion'.
Designed by Terence Conran for W.R. Midwinter, Burslem.
Cup and saucer 1955
Under glaze p...
325. Clarice And Her Contemporaries
INTRODUCTION
1999 was the centenary of Clarice Cliff probably the best known woman pottery designer of the 20th century. She was a designer and pottery owner from the 1920s to the 1960s, but she is most famous for her hand painted designs of the 192...
326. Stoke Your Fires 2010
www.stokeyourfires.com
The Festival
Stoke Your Fires animation festival returned to The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery for a third year in February 2010.
The annual festival has grown dramatically, starting as a four day e...
327. J.&G. Meakin
Earthenware Manufacturers
Founders
James Meakin : 1807 - 1852.
James Meakin : 1830 - 1885 sons of James.
George Meakin : 1832 - 1891 Meakin the elder.
Major factory sites
1846 - 1850: James Meakin, China & Earthenware, Newto...
328. The Staffordshire Hoard
The largest ever find of Anglo-Saxon gold treasure has been unearthed in a Staffordshire field.
The finds, known as The Staffordshire Hoard, comprise in excess of 1,500 individual items, mostly gold, with some silver. Many are decorated wi...
329. Get involved
There are many ways that you can get involved with Stoke on Trent Museums, from drop in activities and community events to becoming a Museum Friend. Click on the links on the left to see what activities there are and to get involved.
331. Keele Street Pottery
KEY DATES
1915 Establishment of Keele Street Pottery by C.H. Bowers, Elijah Brookes, J.Robinson, and H.W. Pitt
1916 Commenced mass production of once fired egg cups
WWII Closed under Concentration of Industries Act and used by gove...
332. Triumph Of The Water Closet
This display presents the museum’s internationally famous collection of Victorian Water Closets (toilets).
Here you have the opportunity to stroll amongst the best and most complete showcase of historic toilets on public display.
333. Gibson & Sons Ltd
GIBSON & SONS LTD.
KEY DATES
1875 S Gibson founded Gibson & Sudlow
1885 - &...
334. Reels on Wheels
Movies at The Museum
Showing top films at affordable prices. Presented by Staffordshire Reels on Wheels. Call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk for details.
335. Access at Ford Green Hall
As a 17th century historic house, Ford Green Hall does present some access difficulties.
The first floor is unfortunately inaccessible to wheelchair users.
Wheelchair users and anyone else with impaired mobility can instead use a specially ...
336. Fine Arts
Historic background to collections
In comparison to similar cities, the fine art collection in Stoke-on-Trent was late in developing. The
major impetus for developing an art collection happened in 1926, when Dr. John Russell gave his
collecti...
337. Figures Reading List
FIGURES READING LIST
1. Staffordshire figures
2. Toby and character jugs
3. Specific factories
4. Figures - general
5. Animal figures
STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURES
Balston, Thomas
Sta...
338. The Industrial Revolution and the Pottery Industry
The pottery industry of Staffordshire is full of examples of ways in which potters adopted a rational approach to manufacturing problems and solved them in a methodical, determined and logical way.
Although there was a minimum of machinery even by 1...
339. Information Sheets
The information sheets below have been compiled by Gladstone Pottery Museum. They relate to our collections and objects about which we receive many requests for information. :-
Information Sheet No 09 - Pottery made by Gladstone...
340. Dish
Henry Bergen 1873-1950
1949.P.690
c.1930-1939
Glazed Earthenware
H. 5.0 x W. 17.2 cm
Flat bottomed earthenware dish, thrown and turned by Sidney Tustin and decorated by Henry Bergen at Winchcombe Potter...
341. Bowl
Henry Bergen 1873-1950
Large earthenware bowl on foot, thrown and turned by Michael Cardew, decorated by Henry Bergen at Winchcombe pottery, Gloucestershire, England. White slip, hand painted manganese and iron oxide decoration, lead transparent glaze...
342. Box
Henry Bergen 1873-1950
Earthenware hexagonal trinket box and cover, hand built at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives by Henry Bergen. Interior is painted gold, cover has lead transparent glaze, incised crosshatch decoration around the edge, glaze is crazed....
343. Mug
Henry Bergen 1873-1950
Earthenware mug with a pulled handle, thrown and turned by Michael Cardew and decorated by Henry Bergen at Winchcombe Pottery. White slip on the interior, brown / black slip on the exterior, cross hatch area where an oval shaped...
344. The Henry Bergen Collection of Studio Pottery
This large collection of studio pottery was accumulated over many years by Henry Bergen (1873-1950). The collection of over six hundred pieces, includes ceramics made by, among others, Bernard Leach, Michael Cardew, Shoji Hamada and Henry Bergen himsel...
345. Cancellations
Depending on the Museum, visits cancelled within 2 weeks of the intended visit date may be charged at 50%. Visits cancelled on the day may be subject to a minimum charge of £20 per guide/workshop.
There is rarely any need for us...
346. Information Sheet 09
GLADSTONE POTTERY MUSEUM INFORMATION LEAFLET 9
POTTERY MADE BY GLADSTONE CHINA
Gladstone Pottery Museum was founded to save the buildings of the former Gladstone China Works.
Not because there was anything special about the company, bu...
352. The Staffordshire Hoard Book
Now available in The Museum Shop
OUT OF STOCK AT THE MOMENT NEW COPIES ARRIVING SOON
353. The Potters` Union
The first union - Journeyman Potter's Union
The first real union to emerge in the six towns was the Journeyman Potter's Union in 1824. By the following year it had embarked upon a series of confrontations with employers. The issues involved:
...
354. A brief history of tile making
Medieval tile making
Tile making was associated with monasteries and palaces, the large buildings of their time. Potters travelled around the country using local clays and firing them on site. The tiles were hand made, by flattening the clay and...
355. Terracotta Horse
Earthenware horse on rectangular base. Highly detailed model, with red painted saddlecloth and traces of red pigment on the head. Tang dynasty, 618-906 AD. During the Tang period the horse was considered very important. The best were trained for warfar...
356. Vase cover
Earthenware vase cover, buff earthenware body with brown glaze (black in patches) on the exterior. Intricate design in relief with plants and dots, mould impressed. The inside is glazed in the sancai colours of green, yellow and white in a blotchy patt...
358. Jar
Stoneware jar with apple green copper glaze. The crackled base and shape of this piece recall the archaic bronzes and Song dynasty ge and guan wares, which continued to infleunce ceramics made in the nineteenth century.
1800-1850.
1949.P.948
359. Brushrest
Stoneware brushrest, glazed turquoise and blue with an openwork band of ornament in the form of a bat and flowers. Bats are symbolic of happiness in Chinese art.
1938.P.40
360. Fahua Jar
Stoneware jar with a raised white slip trail pattern of lotus flowers. Fahua (bounded pattern) ceramics are seen as the ceramic version of cloisonne.
Ming dynasty, 1368-1644.
1932.P.12
361. Armorial Plate
Chinese porcelain plate with fluted border and mosquito pattern in underglaze blue. The centre displays a coat of arms (three bees and ship) surrounded by garland of flowers in green, pink, orange and blue and the name Cave. Part of an armorial dinner ...
362. Celadon Funerary Jar.
Stoneware funerary jar with cover. Longquan celadon. Oviform jar with five upright spouts on the shoulders. The body is moulded with lotus petals diminishing in size near the base. The cover has a lotus bud pierced finial and a lacquer repair on the ri...
363. Celadon Bowl
Stoneware bowl with olive green Yaozhou celadon glaze and carved design of four boys holding onto lotus plants amongst waves.
Yaozhou celadons are are also known as Northern Celadons, they were not exclusively made at the kilns at Yaozhou in Shaanxi ...
364. Narcissus Bowl
Large narcissus bowl on three feet, body thrown and turned, feet in the shape of taotie or zoomorphic masks. All over Longquan celadon crackle glaze, exterior has incised stylised floral scroll. The rim has been chipped and repaired. The base is unglaz...
365. Blue and White Bowl
Porcelain bowl decorated with painted dragons, five to the exterior and three to the interior. The dragons are depicted amongst floral scrolls and with a band of ruyi sceptres above the foot.
Ruyi sceptres are ceremonial objects carried by Buddhist d...
366. Vase
Oviform porcelain vase decorated in dark underglaze blue with design of floral sprays and dotted diaper band at the neck. Unglazed neck rim.
Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722.
1958.P.96
367. Bottle vase
Porcelain bottle vase with long neck and globular middle. Painted decoration in underglaze blue. Rhinoceros horns, brocaded balls and fretted lozenges on the neck between two panels of scroll work. The body is decorated with an official holding a staff...
368. Plate
Porcelain plate with prunus blossom on cracked ice decorative motif in underglaze blue. The prunus blossom was much in vogue during the Kangxi period (1662-1722) when this piece was made and was seen as a symbol of rebirth and renewal. Underglaze blue ...
369. Famille Rose Teapot
Porcelain teapot with Famille Rose floral decoration in overglaze enamels. Famille Rose colours are known as falangcai or enamel colours in Chinese. They were first achieved on porcelain in China in the early eighteenth century using enamels imported f...
370. Doucai Bowl
Small porcelain bowl with doucai (joined colours) decoration in overglaze enamels and underglaze blue depicting red bats flying amongst blue, green and yellow cloud scrolls on the outside. Band of underglaze blue under the rim. Yongzheng mark and perio...
371. Yixing Teapot
Stoneware Yixing teapot. The teapot is naturalistically modelled with mushrooms, bamboo shoots, nuts and gourds. Zisha, or purple clay, pieces made at Yixing in Jiangsu province, are considered best at enhancing the flavour, colour and fragrance of the...
372. Bowl
Porcelain bowl with a decoration of dragons contending for a sacred pearl amongst cloud scrolls in green enamel on an underglaze blue ground. Lotus pattern around the foot in underglaze blue and green. The well of the bowl is decorated with a dragon in...
373. Camel
Earthenware model of a camel with head thrown back. Pink body with orange and cream glaze on a rectangular base.
Tang dynasty, 618-907AD.
Many models of camel figures, with or wihout human riders, were made by Tang potters. Camels serve as a remind...
374. Horse and rider
Earthenware equestrian tomb figure on a wooden base. Hollow interior, unglazed, carved decoration, the rider is modelled as if holding reins, seated on a saddle wearing a long robe.
Northern Wei dynasty, 386-535AD.
1949.P.991
375. Cizhou Bowl
Cizhou ware earthenware bowl on foot, thrown and turned, cream and brown slip decoration of three brush marks in the shape of leaves in the centre. White slip partly covers outer part of bowl, the rest and the foot are unglazed.
Song dynasty, 960AD-1...
376. Libation Cups
A pair of porcelain 'blanc de Chine' libation cups with relief decoration of prunus blossom.
White ware, known as Blanc de Chine in the west, was a major type of export porcelain at eighteen kiln sites of the Dehua region of Fuijian due to its high ...
377. Governor Duff Group
Porcelain 'blanc de Chine' figure depicting a man with two children, one drumming, one piping. In 18th century dress, made for the European market.
"Governor Duff" groups of figures are named after a Dutch governor (Duiven) in Indonesia and include W...
378. Guanyin
Blanc de Chine figure of Guanyin portrayed in a seated position. Made using moulds and applied details.
Guanyin is the bodhisattva of compassion as venerated by East Asian Buddhists, usually as a female. She is also known as the Chinese Goddess of ...
379. Nanking Cargo Bowl
Porcelain bowl with underglaze blue painted and remnants of overglaze painting. The design is of a tree peony cluster in blossom besides a tall ornamental pierced rock, a lattice-work fence encloses the terrace scattered with shrubs and small leafy tre...
380. Peacock
Stoneware group of figures including a peacock with coloured glazes. Provincial kiln ware.
19th century.
1985.P.9
381. Bowl
Stoneware bowl with creamy blue glaze and underglaze blue painted 'fishnet' pattern. Bottom third of bowl, foot and well are unglazed. Green star with rough painted circle in well.
Provincial kiln site ware, Fujian, China, early 19th century.
1985.P.8
382. Ridge tile
Earthenware ridge tile with a standing carved decoration of a male figure holding a yellow scroll in his left hand. The base and under garment are glazed sage green, the robe cream and the hat brown. The figure's beard and facial features are glazed b...
383. Pillow
Pinkish earthenware rectangular pillow with green and yellow glaze and foliate fore edge. The top has an incised design of lotus bloom and foliage with a frame around it. One face has a moulded panel with two leaping Buddhist lions surrounded by flames...
384. Famille Rose Cup
Porcelain Famille Rose cup. New Hall pattern original, pattern number 208.
Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1775-1790.
For a description and illustration of the use of this pattern see David Holgate, 'New Hall and its Imitations', plate 62.
1958.P.1244
385. Brush pot
Porcelain brush pot with Famille Verte polychrome decoration including a brilliant green enamel. Unusual shape in the form of wooden brush pots. Green, yellow, red, aubergine overglaze enamels and underglaze blue used to depict flowers and rocks, incl...
386. Jar cover
Red earthenware cover of a hill jar or wine warner, a ceramic model based on a ritual bronze for serving wine. With green lead glaze on the outside.
The lid is modelled on Penglaishan, the Daoist Mountain Isles of the Immortals. Models of ritual br...
387. Tea bowl
Stoneware tea bowl decorated with jian yao or temmoku glaze, black hare's fur glaze. Made during the Song dynasty (960AD-1279).
The shape of the bowl is specifically designed for tea drinking, with an indentation just below the mouth to aid drinking....
388. Plate
Porcelain plate with floral sprays and birds in gold, red and green enamels surrounded by a panelled and diaper border. Underglaze light blue dragons, qilins, flaming pearls and flowers on the rim. Gold around the rim. Copper red floral motif on the ex...
389. Tea Jar
Stoneware tea jar or chaire. Seto ware with amber-red glaze.
Japan, 17th century.
The earliest chaire were imported from China, the first Japanese examples were probably made at Seto.
Chaire are one of three types of Japanese storage containers f...
390. Dish
Porcelain dish with a border on blue ground with three panels of trees with gilding depicting the prunus, pine and bamboo, the three friends of winter. Central panel with gold ground and clusters of figures.
The three friends of winter are symbols of...
391. Dish
Porcelain dish with elaborate Imari style decoration depicting men in eighteenth century European costume, including wigs. Painted amongst diamond diapers and foliage scrolls. A European sailing ship is depicted in the centre of the dish and two more i...
392. Incense burner
Earthenware incense burner or koro in the shape of a boat. Glazed grey and enamelled in relief in green, blue and purple. Gilding on the sides and waves incised in relief around the base in blue enamel.
Edo period, 1615-1867.
1941.P.398
393. Water dropper
Porcelain water dropper, glazed blue and copper red. Consisting of a lotus leaf bowl glazed blue and white with a lotus bud glazed copper red. Water snail glazed brown on the inside of the bowl. Three stems intertwined on the outside of bowl, one endin...
394. Teapot
Miniature stoneware teapot with grey glaze, stylised floral design and inscription in gold and overglaze enamels of pink, white, yellow, green, red and black on the body and lid. Hollow thrown handle set at ninety degrees to spout, pierced floral decor...
395. Figure group
Figure group, stoneware. Two seated merchants with a barrel of fish and a counting device with painted decoration.
Bizen ware, Okayama, Japan. Late 18th century.
The metallic lustre on later Bizen pieces (17th century onwards) and colour are so good...
396. Dish
Porcelain octagonal dish with brown glaze around the rim. Decorated in kakiemon style - underglaze blue, bronze and green enamels in a quail pattern. Quail pattern consists of a pair of quails, chrysanthemums and grasses which are symbolic of autumn. ...
397. Dish
Porcelain dish with underglaze blue and overglaze red, green and gold decoration of a flowering chestnut tree with chestnuts on the tree and on the rim. Gold seal mark in the centre, 'fuku' symbol. Fuku, or fu in mandarin, means good fortune. Three blu...
398. Celadon Bowl
Porcellanous stoneware bowl with celadon glaze and incised decoration underneath.
Korea, late Goryeo Dynasty, 918-1392.
1946.P.670
399. Dish
Stoneware dish on small foot. Green celadon glaze which thins on the rim. Stamped slip under the glaze decoration of bands of flowers and concentric circles. Punchong ware.
15th - 16th century, Joseon Dynasty.
1946.P.675
400. Water dropper
Porcelain water dropper in the form of a butterfly. Naturalistic shapes were popular organic themes for water droppers which formed part of scholars' writing implements, alongside brush holders. Water droppers were used to grind the ink stone to make i...
401. Water dropper
Porcelain water dropper in the form of a peach. Naturalistic shapes were popular organic themes for water droppers which formed part of scholars' writing implements, alongside brush holders. Water droppers were used to grind the ink stone to make ink. ...
402. Bottle vase
Porcelain bottle vase with a blueish white glaze on the body and painted with underglaze blue chrysanthemums on the body and a lotus petal design on the neck and foot.
Unglazed inner foot and patch on base.
Korea, Joseon Dynasty, circa 1800.
1964...
403. Rice Bowl
Porcelain covered rice bowl. Underglaze painted blue decoration, dragon and phoenix on the lid chasing a sacred pearl amongst clouds. This decoration is repeated on the body of the bowl.
Unglazed foot and inner rim.
Joseon Dynasty, 1850-1910.
Ko...
404. Brush pot
Porcelain vase or brush pot, in the shape of a tree trunk. Brown, black and white glaze in a naturalistic manner. Parts reveal a pockmarked surface, similar to the texture of tree bark. Unglazed base.
Korea, Joseon Dynasty, 1750 circa.
Korean ceram...
405. Storage Jar
Large porcelain storage jar. Decorated with underglaze blue painted decoration of two dragons chasing a sacred pearl amidst cloud scrolls.
This type of jar is also known as a 'dragon jar'. Dragon jars were typically made for ceremonial use during the...
406. Celadon Bowl
Small celadon bowl, blue-green celadon glaze all over body. Spur marks on base and side. Glaze turns olive green on the rim and on one side. Twelfth century, Goryeo dynasty.
Accession No. 1928.26
407. Bowl
Stoneware bowl with grey-green celadon glaze. Decorated on the exterior and interior with white incised and glazed flowers around the inside edge and lotus scroll on the base. Base unglazed. Joseon dynasty, 1392-1910.
Accession no. 1930.P.11
408. Celadon Bowl
Proto-porcelain bowl with celadon glaze. Lotus flower incised on the interior. Lobed edges and gold lacquer repair. 1100-1200, Goryeo dynasty.
Accession No. 1940.P.294
409. Celadon Bowl
Grey porcellanous stoneware bowl with green celadon glaze over a decoration in raised slip of vine leaves and grapes. 12th century, Goryeo dynasty.
Accession No. 1946.P.671
410. Celadon Wine Cup
Wine cup with crackle green celadon glaze on a porcellanous body. Three inlaid flower sprays in black and white glaze and a white flower.
13th century, Goryeo dynasty.
Accession No. 1946.P.676
411. Stem Cup
Stoneware stem up with thick grey-cream glaze. Applied prunus flower and cloud decoration. Stork and dragon in relief. Unglazed base.
Joseon dynasty, 1392-1910.
Accession No. 1952.P.102
412. Celadon Bowl
Stoneware bowl with porcellanous body with grass green celadon glaze. Faint slip decoration under the glaze. Grey - olive green glaze on the rim.
Late Goryeo dynasty, 918AD-1392.
Accession No. 1946.P.677
413. Offering Dish
Porcelain offering dish on octagonal foot with crackled light green celadon glaze. Goryeo dynasty, 918AD-1392.
Accession No. 1946.P.678
414. Bottle
Stoneware straight sided bottle on inset foot with a narrow neck. Grey stoneware body brushed over in broad strokes of rust and pearly grey glazes. The glaze has partly run over the base. Vessels completely covered in a single colour with visible brush...
415. Jar
Porcelain jar. Blue glazed exterior. Unglazed foot.
Vessels completely covered in underglaze blue with visible brush strokes were a feature of the late eighteenth century to the early nineteenth century. 1850-1910, Joseon dynasty.
1946.P.718
416. Wine Flask
Porcelain pear-shaped wine flask on a broad foot with underglaze blue painted decoration of a dragon chasing a sacred pearl. The main part of the body has a darker tinged white glaze which is lighter on the neck. 1850 circa, Joseon dynasty.
Accesion N...
417. Bottle
Porcelain bottle with straight sides and a blueish-white glaze over the body. Blue painted bamboo and prunus flower decoration. The foot and centre of the base are unglazed. Joseon dynasty, 1850 circa.
1946.P.719
418. Cup
Stoneware cup with everted rim and foot. Body covered in cream crackled glaze and on the exterior thick black glaze with splashes of brown. Inside, swhirls of brown, black and white glaze. Rough textured foot. Joseon dynasty, 1392-1910.
1946.P.721
419. Bowl
Stoneware bowl on foot with olive green celadon glaze and stamped slip decoration consisting of flowers, waves and circular bands. Punchong ware. Gold lacquer repair. 15th -16th century, Joseon Dynasty.
1946.P.734
420. Celadon Bowl
Proto-porcelain bowl with celadon glaze. Korea, twelfth century, Goryeo dynasty.
Accession No. 1940.P.293
421. Celadon Vase
Stoneware bottle-shaped vase with olive green crackled celadon glaze and decoration of inlaid white slip flowers with dark green stems. Lotus petal motif under rim. Base unglazed. 1100-1300, Goryeo dynasty.
Accession No. 1948.P.89
422. Celadon Bowl
Porcellanous stoneware bowl with green celadon glaze over an incised design of lotus flowers and foliage. 12th century, Goryeo dynasty.
Accession No. 1946.P.672
424. Celadon Bowl
Stoneware bowl on foot with green celadon glaze. Carved lotus petal decoration on the exterior. The base is unglazed. 12th century, Goryeo dynasty.
Accession No. 1949.P.988
425. Celadon Oil Bottle
Stoneware oil bottle with green celadon glaze. The neck has been repaired with gold lacquer. Fine inlaid decoration on the body depicting flowers in white and black inside six reserves under a celadon glaze. Unglazed base.
12th - 13th century, Goryeo...
426. Rice Bowl
Porcelain covered rice bowl. Painted underglaze blue decoration with pomegranates and longevity characters ('su').
18th - 19th century, Joseon dynasty.
Accession No. 1946.P.699
427. Jar and Cover
Stoneware brown glazed octagonal jar with cover.
19th century, Joseon Dynasty.
Accession No. 1946.P.700
428. Cosmetics Jar
Small porcelain or proto-porcelain cosmetics jar with cover covered on the outside with a white finely crackled glaze. Unglazed base and interior. Goryeo dynasty. 918AD-1392.
Accession No. 1928.27
429. Sawankhalok jar.
Earthenware jar with green glaze.
Sawankhalok ware, Thailand, 13th - 14th century.
430. Jar
Stoneware jar with bulbous body, small neck and everted rim with two loop handles on the neck. Covered in light yellowish green glaze; foot and base are unglazed. Simple carved lotus petal decoration around the body and top part of the jar. Double band...
431. Figure
Earthenware figure from stela or temple with greenish cream sawankhalok glaze. Rounded depiction of Boddhisatva (an enlightened being) with a high head dress in a stupa shaped like frame with lotus petal throne base.
16th - 17th century.
1947.P.6
432. Grete Marks
Margarete (Grete) Marks (1899-1990
Margarete Marks was born Margaret Heymann on 10th August 1899 in Cologne, Germany. She studied at the Cologne School of Arts and at Dusseldorf Academy before entering the Bauhaus School of Arts in Weimar ...
433. Bricks
Andrew Plumridge & Wim Weulkamp. Brickwork, Architecture and Design, Studio Vista, 1993.
R W Brunskill. Brick Building in Britain, Gollancz, 1990.
Kim Leslie and Jack Harmer. Brick and Tile Making at Ashburnham, Sussex. Weald and Downland Ope...
435. Reading List
FIGURES READING LIST
1. Staffordshire figures
2. Toby and character jugs
3. Specific factories
4. Figures - general
...
436. Staffordshire Portrait Figures
A description of the Pugh Collection of Victorian Staffordshire Figures in the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
(N.B. This collection is not currently on display but is held in the reserve collections)
Until the early 20th century this type of ...
437. Ashtray
Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie
1895-1985
1949.P.819
c.1936
Glazed Stoneware
H. 3.8 x W.7.9 cm
Small stoneware ash tray, thrown and turned by Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie at Cole Pottery. Green th...
438. Box
Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie 1895-1985
Small stoneware box and cover, thrown and turned by Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie at Cole Pottery, Wiltshire, England. Brown glaze shading to a mottled grey on the cover.
Box c.1925-1937
Glazed Stoneware
H. 7.3 ...
439. Jar
Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie 1895-1985
Small dome shaped jar, thrown and turned by Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie at Cole Pottery, Wiltshire, England.
Grey/blue thorn ash glaze.
Jar c.1928-1937
Glazed Stoneware
H. 6.9 x W.9.4 cm
1949.P.583
440. Jar
Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie 1895-1985
Miniature stoneware jar on foot, thrown and turned by Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie at Cole Pottery. Opaque cream ash glaze with stylised hand painted cobalt oxide decoration around the exterior.
Jar c.1928-1937
...
441. Digital Art
If you come to the museum on a school holiday you will probably find The Outreach Team with lots of lap tops and different equipment, ready to show you how to be creative with technology.
As well as Animation and Comic Books we also hold Digital Dra...
448. Ridgways, Bedford Works, Shelton
William Cartledge 1891 - 1976
oil on canvas 63 x 74.5
1950.FA.10
452. The Witch 1913
John Currie 1883 - 1914
This is one of several portraits of Dolly Henry dating from 1913.
The inspiration for this piece appears to be theatrical. Currie`s patron Edward Marsh mentions in a letter to his great friend the poet, Rupert Brooke, that o...
454. Some Later Primitives and Madame Tisceron
John Currie 1883 - 1914
Initially, Currie had been influenced by early Italian painting and he was part of a short-lived group who considered themselves 'Neo Primitives'.
The artists in this work are (left to right) Currie, Mark Gertler, C.R.W. Nevi...
455. The Rose and Crown
Jack Simcock
This is an example of what Jack describes as his 'Traditional Work' where he uses only a very sombre pallet of shades of grey. These works cover a period of almost 40 years from 1950 to 1990.
Works from the 'Traditional' period are large...
456. Epsom Downs
Aaron Green 1820 - 1898
The success and popularity of William Powell Frith's Derby Day, which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1858, encouraged other artists to record the subject of the Epsom Derby.
Alfred William Hunt painted Epsom Downs in 1...