Stand
Watcom
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ceramic
Measurements
16 x 145 mm; 206 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Torquay
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 28361
Summary
Rectangular cream ceramic stand for standing hair lamps on as described by the following inscription; O list to me ye ladies fair / to curl / your / hair / For the safety / of this / domicile / Pray place / your lamps upon this tile. Decorated with embossed leaves and blue and brown flowers. Raised blue scalloped rim and unglazed base impressed with; WATCOM / TORQUAY.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
/ O list to me ye ladies fair / to curl / your / hair / For the safety / of this / domicile / Pray place / your lamps upon this tile /.
Makers and roles
Watcom