Primitive Brilliance
English Prattware Pottery, circa 1785-1837 |
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Discover the naive charm of the finest and rarest examples of the uniquely coloured Prattware pottery. The collection is one of the largest on the market today and showcases animal and figure groups, jugs, plates, platters, stirrup cups, tea caddies, coil pipes and other unusual pieces produced by the British potters in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
A unique and limited range of colours define this creamware and pearlware British pottery. The technique of using oxide colours fired at a high temperature was first adopted by the Pratt family of Staffordshire in the late 18th century. Other factories copied Pratt’s technique which was popular until the introduction of transfer ware in the 1820’s which virtually rendered Prattware extinct.
The exhibition gives a comprehensive overview of this naive and charming pottery with its folk like charm and warmth. Today these pieces take their place in both country and town settings offering a classic artistic style with ‘Primitive Brilliance’.
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Opening Times: 6th - 20th October
Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.30pm
Sunday 7th 1.00am - 5.00pm |
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