Basin Depot 1999-2000

Basin Depot 1999-2000 - Ceramics

This sample includes a variety of refined white earthenware; approximately half are white ironstone. The teacup and one plate fragment feature the wheat pattern; several pieces bear maker's marks. Pieces of sponged, banded and transfer wares, including a willow-type fragment, are evident. A bit of redware and a heavily embossed sherd round out the collection.

Teacup

Collection: Basin Depot 1999
Object: Teacup
Material: Ceramic
Period: Late 19th Century

This fragment of refined white earthenware bears an underglaze blue transfer print resembling the famous Blue Willow pattern. This pattern and variations thereof were among the most popular English ceramics of the Victorian era. One or another of the Staffordshire potteries usually made these persistently popular designs.

Teacup

Collection: Basin Depot 1999
Object: Teacup
Material: Ceramic
Period: Late 19th Century

This white ironstone teacup is decorated with the popular wheat design around the rim and features the Ceres shape. This was the most common of many motifs. It was first registered in 1859 and is still produced today. White ironstone was one of the least expensive wares of the day and a mainstay of the English export market. The St. Johns Stone Chinaware Co. was the sole Canadian manufacturer.