Looks Scottish 1840-60s
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> On Dec 16, 2014, at 12:15 PM, Branstner, Mark C <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Hi Folks,
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> I have attached a link to a somewhat unusual ceramic vessel type, at least one I haven't seen before …
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> http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/MarkBranstner/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Creamer_zps85f46c4e.jpg.html
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> I will note that it has what appears to be a relatively coarse yellowware paste, with a nearly clear exterior glaze and an opaque white interior. The more-or-less random decoration is in a brown transferprint, suggesting fabric impressions. There is no bottom mark.
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> To my eye, it has a little bit of a late eighteenth century feel, but is far more likely post-Civil War aesthetic movement, as it has a certain Asian feel to it.
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> But I would just be guessing …
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> Anybody seen anything like this before?
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> Thanks in advance,
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> Mark
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