Salt-glazed Stoneware Small Baking Dish
MakerMade by
Ray Finch
(London, England, 1914 - 2012)
MakerMade at
Winchcombe Pottery
(Winchcombe, England, founded 1926)
StudentTaught by
Michael Cardew
(Wimbledon, London, England, 1901 - 1983)
StudentTaught by
Dora Billington
(Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, 1890 - 1968)
CollectorCollected by
Sandy Dunbar
(London, England, 1929 - 2012)
Datelate 20th Century
Object NameDish
Mediumstoneware and salt-glaze
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width (incl handles) x Depth): 65 x 248 x 227 mm,
AcquisitionThe Sandy Dunbar Studio Ceramics Collection presented in 2023 by Crinan Dunbar and Rebecca Russell.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095708.327
About MeStoneware rectangular press-moulded baking dish with two squashed loop handles with thumb print indentations applied to the longer sides of the dish.
It has been glazed in beige and pale orange slips with a salt-glazed exterior and lustrous clear glaze. Under glaze decoration of incised fan-shaped marks around the exterior sides and over the inside base.
Although unmarked, this dish is attributed to Ray Finch, who enjoyed making salt-glazed works when time allowed. Salt-glaze was not produced in large quantities as it was never viewed as economically viable for Winchcombe.
