Description
This is a striking Lapis Ware vase from Pilkington’s Royal Lancastrian circa 1930. It has an abstract design in Lapis Ware colours. It was thrown by E.T. Radford and decorated by Gladys Rodgers. There is an impressed Pilkington’s Royal Lancastrian mark to base and incised monogram for E.T. Radford as well as underglaze painted monogram from Gladys Rodgers.
Lapis Ware was first introduced by Pilkington’s Royal Lancastrian in 1929 – so called because of its resemblance to Lapis Lazuli. The effect is produced by selecting underglaze colours that diffused through the glaze, producing a design that had no shape edges. This was very different to the shapely defined decoration that potters had previously been striving for. Gladys Rodgers is the best known of Pilkingtons female artists. She joined circa 1907 and attended the Levenshulme School of Art. Until 1928, Rodgers painted primarily Lustre Ware pottery, however, after 1929, she moved almost entirely to decorating Lapis Ware pottery until the closure of Pilkingtons Pottery section in 1938.
| Creator |
E.T Radford & Gladys Rodgers |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
Pilkington’s Royal Lancastrian |
| Design Period | 1920 to 1949 |
| Production Period | 1930 to 1939 |
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Attribution Marks | This piece has an attribution mark such as a manufacturers label, a certificate of authenticity, or a production mark |
| Style | Vintage, Art Deco |
| Detailed Condition |
Very Good This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use
|
| Product Code | LDW-424175 |
| Materials | Ceramic |
| Color | Cream, turquoise |
| Height |
19 cm 7.5 inch |
| Diameter | 5.9 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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