Summary
This Willow Ware plate was reconstructed from three fragments that were excavated at one of the digs on the Commonwealth Block between 1988 and 2003.
Homewares.
Numerous crockery pieces were found all over the Little Lon site. Crockery gives us a glimpse of everyday life in Melbourne in the 1880s. In the houses around Little Lon, residents used decorated crockery. Most pieces were cheap earthenware or stoneware, yet provided colour and cheer. Only a few could afford to buy matching sets, and most china was probably acquired second-hand. Some were once expensive pieces. Householders mixed and matched their crockery from the great range of mass-produced designs available. 'Blue and white' and the 'willow' pattern, was the most popular choice and was produced by English potteries from 1790.
Physical Description
This reconstructed plate is decorated with a blue and white transfer printed Willow Pattern design. The manufacturer's mark on the side has a crown and scroll with lettering.
Physical Description
4 fragments from 2 ceramic plates. Underglaze blue & white transfer printed Willow Pattern design in AS B11, M-7.5 PB 2/10. Manufacturers mark on side has crown and scroll reading 'IRON STONE CHINA R' with number '1' on base. This mark matches 57/13/-/29/-. 1 fragment does not match the other 3. Diameter 203mm. Manufacturers mark matches 57/13/-/29/-, and could be Ridgeway, c. 1830 - 1855, Staffordshire Potteries
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Heritage Victoria, Industry Superannuation Property Trust, 03 May 2005
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Manufacture Name
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Inscriptions
On base: 'IRON STONE CHINA R' with number '1' and Crown with scroll (TP). On base: 1
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Context Number
57/13
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Site
[TCS] Australia, Victoria, Commonwealth Block, Melbourne
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Activity
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Specific Activity
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Decoration
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Colour
Blue
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Moulding
Willow
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Form
Curved Marly Rim; Cylindrical Foot (Base)
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Shape
Round
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Technique
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Provenance
England
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
205 mm (Width), 26 mm (Height)
Width = Diameter
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Dimensions
20.5 cm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: placed together
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References
G. A. Godden 'Encycolpedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks', 1991
534 Pages
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