A Wileman and Co Foley Pottery ‘Intarsio Ware’ Biscuit Barrel By Frederick Rhead 1901-05

Description

Heading :  A Wileman and Co Foley Pottery Biscuit Barrel designed by Frederick Rhead
Date : 1901 – 1905
Period : Victoria/ Edward VII
Marks :Printed mark  Wileman monogram below The Foley and above ‘Intarsio’. England and Copyright . painted pattern number 3499.
Origin : Stoke on Trent. England
Colour :Polychrome
Pattern :  Two scenes of Shakespearean actors performing ‘Act 3 scene 3’ and ‘Act 5 scene1’ from ‘Much ado about nothing’ with relevant captions
Features : The pottery barrel of ovoid form with polished metal and swing handle
Condition :Excellent
Restoration :None
Dimensions : Height to top of handle 22.5cm
Weight 837 grams

Eric Knowles Comments

Frederick Rhead was appointed the art director of Wileman and Co in 1896 and introduced his Intarsio (inlaid) designs in 1901 prior to leaving the factory in 1905 with the earliest pattern number being 3450

The printed trademark featuring the Wileman monogram below ‘The Foley’and above ‘Intarsio’. England and Copyright was in use until 1910 and then replaced in 1911 by ‘Shelley Late Foley’ and ‘Shelley’ only in 1923. For a further discussion of Frederick Rhead’s contribution

Reference: Shelley Potteries. Watkins.Harvey and Senft published by Barrie and Jenkins.