Decagon (10-Sided)

Primary is a generic name for several different body styles of the mid-19th century. There are many variations of this basic shape.

Some have uninterrupted vertical panels as in the Jacob Furnival child's pieces. Others may have a single straight line at the waist, or several lines belting the waist; diamond-styled vertical panels; or split vertical panels.

A close relative of the Gothic body styles, Panelled Decagon was potted by Elsmore & Forster. The ten panelled plates and flatware sport a scalloped rim that defines the ten-panelled flange. Covered pieces bear a typical Gothic finial with lavish embossing on the finial surround - basically the only decoration on an otherwise plain body style.