Naming Source:
Factory NamedPotter
R. Cochran[view objects ]
Glasgow, Scotland
Edward Walley
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Cobridge, Staffordshire
Manufacturing Era(s):
1850sTreatment:
Copper Lustre, GreenFootprints/Shapes:
Oval, RoundType(s) of Ware:
Bath, DinnerwareMotif(s):
Chelsea GrapeLustre Band
Pinwheel
Pomegranate
Pre-Tea Leaf
Description:
Edward Walley decorated this widely popular design with a variety of lustre motifs. In addition to the Tea Leaf and related motifs, Walley also used Chelsea Grape and other various painted patterns.
The flared round tea service pieces flow to an extremely low waist and then are sharply indented to a shaped base. The shape of dinner serving pieces can be seen in the Register of Designs, British Patent Office, dated November 29, 1856.
Note that on Niagara Fan there are four flutes in the design, whereas Niagara Shape has five. Also, on teapots, etc., the Walley design does not extend to the neck - it ends at a decorative band that surrounds the neck.
