Stoneware Salt-glazed Medium Jug
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)
Datebefore 1996
Object NameJug
Mediumstoneware, salt-glaze and slips
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall (Height x width incl Handle): 202 x 183 mm,
Base (Diameter): 88 mm
Rim (Diameter): 100 mm
Base (Diameter): 88 mm
Rim (Diameter): 100 mm
AcquisitionThe Sandy Dunbar Studio Ceramics Collection presented in 2023 by Crinan Dunbar and Rebecca Russell.
Copyright© the copyright holder
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095708.333
About MeTraditional-shaped stoneware jug with round bellied body, tapering to the foot. This shape is based on North Devon jugs and was commonly made at Winchcombe.
This example is fully glazed in a grey-white slip with brown slip around the collar and part of the handle. A salt-glaze applied to the exterior also creates the characteristic speckled effect.
The jug is decorated with a pattern of incised horizontal banding around the shoulder and beneath the handle which encloses an incised wave ribbon and abstract marks.
Ray Finch 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.
