

Number Nineteen of an Ongoing Series by Dick Henrywood
This column hopefully fulfills a dual purpose – reporting on known patterns in a particular series while at the same time seeking news of additional patterns, images or further information. For this issue I thought a change from the more usual views or scenic patterns might be appreciated.
Maritime series
A group of three patterns depicting sailing ships by an unknown maker. Each central scene is titled at its base and is printed with simple black-lining on the rims of plates. All recorded examples are unmarked and the only colour known is black, although a few examples have the design highlighted in colour.
The maker is unidentified and Liverpool, Staffordshire or Swansea origins have all been suggested.
The three recorded scenes are:
“East Indiaman Sailing from the Downs”
Plate 10in
Plate 9in
Jug 7.5in
“East Indiaman Taking a Pilot on Board”
Plate 9in
“Frigate Setting Sail”
Plate 10in
Plate 9in
Jug 7.5in
Squat jug 5.5in
The two “East Indiaman” scenes are copied from rather fine aquatints after the artist Robert Dodd, originally published in 1787 and 1788 although later copies exist and may have been used by the pottery engravers.
All three of these patterns feature in the TCC database but only on the plates. Any items other than plates or jugs would be of great interest as, of course, would be any similar titles not listed above. Contributions should be sent to henrywoodshighlights@transferwarecollectorsclub.org with images particularly welcome.
(Click on images for a larger view.)
“East Indiaman Sailing from the Downs”
“East Indiaman Taking a Pilot on Board”
“Frigate Setting Sail”
Rich with content for ceramic collectors, researchers, authors, curators, and historic archaeologists, the sites are sure to deliver value for their visitors. The exhibition’s curators continue to enhance them and, now, with site application upgrades, including a new magnification feature and upgraded content management capabilities, the TCC and its collaborators are pleased to relaunch these exhibits, all free to a worldwide audience.
Branded Patriotic America, debuted in 2014 in collaboration with Historic New England, and the Winterthur Museum
Launched in 2015 in partnership with the Northern Ceramic Society.
Not a member but want to receive email updates?