Earthenware 'Heirloom' Pattern Cup and Saucer
Manufacturer
Hornsea Pottery
(Hornsea, England, 1949 - 2000)
DesignerDesigned by
John Clappison
(Hull, England, 1937 - 2013)
Date1967
Object NameCup and Saucer
Mediumearthenware
ClassificationsCeramics
AcquisitionPresented in 2002 by Alan Knox.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS054393
About MeEarthenware cup and saucer from a coffee set. The Heirloom pattern was designed in 1967 for Hornsea Pottery by John Clappison. The distinctive pattern was screen printed onto the pottery with a medium which resisted the glaze, which then covered the unprinted areas. The thicker glaze produced a relief effect which enhanced the design. The Heirloom repeating pattern was developed from sketches and designs made with calligraphic pens.
