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Manufacturer: Anthony Shaw, c. 1850
Presented is a fabulous white ironstone Staffordshire soup tureen dating to 1850. It consists of a base, domed lid, and undertray, aka, cracker tray. This is Divided Gothic Shape. It was made in the pottery of Anthony Shaw. Both the base and the under tray bear the pottery's backstamp.
The cracker tray measures 13 1/2 inches across the handles. The tureen with lid measures 13 inches wide across the handles by 11 inches tall from base to floral finial.
The classic shape of this tureen involves ten sides or panels with a border in the middle as well as at the top and base. This distinctive middle border gives the shape its name, Divided Gothic.
It is in great condition with smooth glaze and the lovely white color with slight blue undertones so prized in early ironstone. There is some chipping to the lid ledge, the part that supports the lid. This is the only flaw, completely hidden with the lid in place. |
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