Body Style

Augusta Shape

Naming Source:

Factory Named

Potter

Joseph Clementson
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Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire

Manufacturing Era(s):

1850s

Treatment:

Copper Lustre

Footprints/Shapes:

Octagon (8-Sided)

Type(s) of Ware:

Dinnerware

Motif(s):

Lustre Band
Teaberry

Description:

Crescent arches embossed near the top rims of holloware and flatware pieces identify this body style. It is usually found with only banding but examples with teaberry motif are known. The impressed oval mark verifies that the potter's name for this body style is Augusta Shape. Many pieces are found simply marked "J. Clementson, Sheldon." 

finial

handle

rim embossing