Description
Heading : A Pilkington Royal Lancastrian lapis ware footed bowl
Date :1928-1938
Period :George V and George VI
Marks : Impressed Royal Lancastrian Made in England and painters mark in shield for Gladys Rogers and incised throwers mark ETR for Edward T Radford.
Origin :Swinton near Manchester.England
Colour :Sea Green on grey
Pattern : The interior with a bold design of overlapping stylised flowers the exterior with a narrow band of abstract scroll forms
Features : Bowl interior with hand thrown spiral relief detail
Condition :Excellent
Restoration :None
Dimensions : 25.5 cm diameter. 10.5 cm height
Weight : 1325 grams
Reference : Gladys Rogers joined Pilkingtons in 1907 having previously attended the Levenshulme School of Art.
She was set to work in the artists department decorating lustre pottery with floral and geometric designs until 1928 when she was asked to turn her attention to the new range of Lapis Ware. According to Anthony Cross in his essential book ‘Pilkington’s Royal Lancastrian Pottery and Tiles published in 1980 by Richard Dennis ISBN 0715369385 ‘the name ‘Lapis’ was used due to resemble to Lapis Lazuli. It was first shown at the 1929 British Industries Fair where it was a great success’
Edward T Radford acquired the reputation of being one of the finest throwers of his time having worked previously for Wedgwood then Linthorpe in 1880 then in 1886 moving to Burmantoft’s and subsequently Doulton’s before returning to Wedgwood
Being known to William Burton. previously employed at Wedgwood before being invited to manage Pilkington’s in 1891 .E T Radford joined the company in 1903 and remained until his retirement in 1936 at the age of 76. It is recorded that Bernard Leach who new Radford spent some time both learning from and admiring his throwing techniques.
Eric Knowles Comments
This is absolutely splendid and so very underrated at present. Pilkingtons is substantially undervalued. Their colour schemes and abstract designs are perfect within modern interiors where grey and neutral colours are in vogue. I’m always being asked “what will be next antique to invest in”. Here is one answer
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