Ashtray
Dateabout 1960
MediumMechanically-molded cream-colored earthenware with underglaze red decoration
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 4 1/4in. (10.8cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman
DescriptionA cream-colored earthenware ashtray, a type of ceramic known as creamware. There are three curved indentations around the rim, and a shallow well. It is decorated with a red, underglaze transfer-printed design The pattern consists of a branch with leaves and small clusters of flowers, mountain laurels, at the center. The border is broken into three sections, the top border pattern having a shield containing three grapevines on trellises in the center instead of the flowers.
At the center of the well is a design of a three-masted ship.
At the center of the well is a design of a three-masted ship.
Object number2007.24.4
MarkingsThre are red printed marks on the bottom, starting with, "THE MORGAN/ MYSTIC SEAPORT, CONN./ Designed especially for/ G. Fox & Co." Below this are two additional circular printed marks. On the left is, "WEDGWOOD/ of ETRURIA/ & BARLASTON/ MADE IN ENGLAND". On the right is, "ENGRAVED BY THE/ WEDGWOOD STUDIOS". These words circle two engraver's tools superimposed on a square.NotesSubject Note: The flower printed in the pattern and border on this set of creamware is the mountain laurel, the state flower of Connecticut. The shield containing three grapevines is the emblem of the State of Connecticut.Subject Terms
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- G. Fox & Co.
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