Oblong

Holloware pieces in Maidenhair Fern feature embossed fern designs at the handle terminals. The same embossing is found at the strap finials. Although basically a rectangular shape, it is softly rounded. Tea service pieces and pitchers have scalloped rims above a very pronounced neck. They are very high waisted, then taper to a scallopd base. Note that some bath pieces have a roiund footprint.

Wedgwood's Simple Square demonstrates a simple style with a recessed base and straight, tapered sides. The sides of the covered dishes taper gradually to a flat base while pitcher sides flare to a low waist, then indent sharply to the base. Note that some bath pieces may have a round footprint.

With very few specimens of this body style found, a soup tureen has provided the most details. It was potted in semi-porcelain. The name was derived from the corner embossing that resembles kingly trappings topped by a crown. Godden lists a Smith, Ford and Jones pottery in business for a short time prior to 1895. It is possible that the marking we know of as S. F. & J. refers to this pottery as the general characteristivs of this body style are consistent with this era.

This Square Ridged style was dubbed "Hearts" because of the heart-like lustre decoration on the finials and handles of the serving pieces. The lids of the teapots and sugar bowls appear to be almost too large for the body. Mellor Taylor made a complete dinner service in this style including such incidentals as butterpats, square sauce dishes, cups and saucers - everything except plates. 

Wedgwood's (1880s) version of this body style is probably the best known and the most abundant of the Square Ridged varieties. Its popularity is attested by Red Cliff's reproduction of it in the 1960's. Johnson Brothers also made this shape but it is less plentiful.

Teh basic square shape is softened by a slight flare to the waist and the inward curve of the ribbing which extends to the bracket feet. The bracket handle is also slightly curved.

Little Cable is a square shape with a simple cable design without the ring. The pyramidal finial is square with lines radiating from the apex, circus-tent fashion. These lines are repeated on handles, spouts and throats of pitchers.

John Edwards was provileged to use the three-plumed feather insignia of the Prince of Whales in his trademark, evidence of a visit to the pottery by that emminent gentleman, the future Edward VII. Dare we assume that Mr. Edwards honored that visit by naming his feather embossed body style "Peerless" in honor of the Prince?

Note: The impressed mark of this potter-named body style does not contain the word "Shape."

Registered in 1887.

This body style features bracket handles, pagoda finials and beading on the handles - hence the name!

This Simple Square body style by Cartwright Brothers Pottery Company boasts bracket handles, Pagoda finials and an embossed pattern of small geometric flower petals and ovals on the upturned handles. This potter is known for their creamy color but very white colored pottery pieces are also known. The gold Tea Leaf is often the horizontal or "lying down" version (coined by Annise Heavilin) but a simplified Tea Leaf with no bud that is vertical is known.

This simple square body style flares gently outward to the low waist, then is abruptly indented to the recessed base. It is named for the oriental flavor of the arch finials and handles. The Steubenville Pottery version is often decorated with a Tea Plum also called the Tea Leaf lollypop.