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Splash Glaze Vase by Bretby
Splash Glaze Vase
Splash Glaze Vase by Bretby
Splash Glaze Vase by Bretby

Splash Glaze Vase

Manufacturer (Woodville, Derbyshire, England, founded 1882)
Date1891 - 1910
Object NameVase
Mediumearthenware
ClassificationsCeramics
Dimensions33 x 7cm
AcquisitionRobinson-Young Collection, purchased in 1998 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions and with income from the John Black Trust and the Hamilton Bequest.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS030553
Keywords
About MeA 'busy' decoration of multi-splash glaze on deep burgundy ground complements the elegant ovoid shape. Bretby was a commercial pottery which utilised modern methods shunned by the purist art potters who only produced thrown pots. Their vases were inspired by oriental fashions and glazes; but the company also made novelties and figures. The firm's work was universally acknowledged as art pottery, well known for its glazes and relief moulded wares.



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Bretby was well known for its glazes and relief moulded wares and utilised modern methods shunned by the purist art potters. Their vases were inspired by oriental fashions and glazes.
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