Lustreware Pendant

Historical Information

Type: Govancrott Glasgow Lusterware

Fabric: Earthenware

Date: Early 20th Century

Find Location: The Thames Estuary, UK

Extra information:

This is a sherd of Deep pink lustreware in the style of Govancroft Glasgow. It has been sea-rolled and has been cleaned and shaped.

Govancroft Glasgow was founded in 1911 and located across London Road at the corner of Potter Street, Tollcross, Glasgow.

Govancroft Pottery produced a vast amount of ceramic jam jars which were exported worldwide. Latterly, it produced distinctive thistle-shaped ware. The pottery was closed in 1976. On the site today is a set of modern houses called 'The Potteries'.

Lustreware became popular in Staffordshire pottery during the 19th century, where it was also used by Wedgwood, who introduced pink and white lustreware simulating mother of pearl effects in dishes and bowls cast in the shapes of shells, and silver lustre, introduced at Wedgwood in 1805.

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