Small Yellow Lustre Bowl

Manufacturer Ruskin Pottery (Smethwick, England, 1898 - 1935)

DesignerDesigned by William Howson Taylor (Lincoln, England, 1876 - 1935)

Datec.1915

Object NameBowl

Mediumearthenware

ClassificationsCeramics

DimensionsOverall: Height: 5.1 cm
Rim: Diameter: 12.7 cm

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 numberABDMS030636

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About MeThe Ruskin Pottery was established around 1904 in Smethwick, Birmingham, by William Howson Taylor within his father's tile factory which had been in operation since 1898. The name of the pottery reflected the contemporary interest in John Ruskin and the arts and crafts movement. Simple shapes inspired by Chinese wares enhanced the effects of Howson's interest in transmutation glazes. The glazes and colours were lead free and the decoration was all hand painted. The method of firing caused the unique and random glaze effects. Lustres were produced in many colours including lemon yellow and orange. Production ceased in 1933, with the factory finally closing in 1935.
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Ruskin Pottery was established by William Howson Taylor, who was praised for brightly coloured Chinese-inspired ceramics. He took his glaze secrets to the grave, burning his notes to prevent replications.