Body Style

Square Ridged - Square Pear

Naming Source:

Club Named

Potter

Henry Alcock
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Cobridge, Staffordshire

W & E Corn
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Burslem and Longport, Staffordshire

Manufacturing Era(s):

1880s, 1890s

Treatment:

Copper Lustre, Gold Lustre

Footprints/Shapes:

Oblong, Square

Type(s) of Ware:

Bath, Dinnerware

Motif(s):

Cloverleaf
Moss Rose
Tea Leaf

Description:

Corn's Square Ridged can be distinguished by its odd shape and scalloped rim. The somewhat facetious nickname "Square Pear" is based on the very wide lower section of the body. The body flares from a relatively narrow collar to a low waist with a narrow band of ribbing below. The bud-less gold or copper lustre motif is reminiscent of Davenport's Tea Leaf. Shaving mugs follow conventional lines but have a band of ribbing near the base. The gold lustre cloverleaf is an unusual adaptation on an ironstone body style.