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Wemyss Waisted Vase
Vase
Vase

Wemyss Waisted Vase

Manufacturer
Manufacturer (Kirkcaldy, Scotland, founded 1882)
Date19th Century
Object NameVase
Mediumpottery
ClassificationsCeramics
Dimensions15.4 x 9.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1968 by Miss V Thomson.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS001089
Keywords
About MeIn 1837, Robert Heron and his wife inherited the Fife Pottery of John Methven in Kirkcaldy. Their son, Robert Methven Heron continued their work from the early 1880s, developing a new range entitled Wemyss Ware in honour of Lady Grosvenor of Wemyss Castle. The high quality painted decoration was on a white body. This vase is typical Wemyss Ware earthenware, decorated with a green ribbonunderglaze. Production of Wemyss Ware continued until around 1928.