Description
Fine speckling and cream glaze soften the raised ends of this Drostdy Ware model 241 boat bowl.
An elongated ceramic bowl finished in glossy cream glaze, with a boat-shaped profile, raised ends, horizontal moulded ribs and a low oval foot. Fine speckling is visible within the glaze.The underside is impressed Drostdy 241, identifying manufacture by Grahamstown Potteries in Grahamstown, South Africa. The low oval foot supports an elongated open bowl with raised ends and horizontal ribs. Cream glaze covers the interior and exterior, with fine speckling visible in the finish. The recorded 241 impression connects the form with differently glazed examples, without implying that all colour versions were manufactured in the same year. For comparison, the Drostdy 241 Green Glazed Boat-Form Planter Vase provides a related example in the store. The Journal’s South African Pottery Makers: A Collector's Guide to Local Ceramics gives further collector context.
- Maker: Grahamstown Potteries; attribution follows the supplied identification
- Dimensions: 8 cm high x 24.5 cm wide
- Condition: It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Fine glaze crazing and age-related discolouration around the underside foot are visible.
- Features: An elongated ceramic bowl finished in glossy cream glaze, with a boat-shaped profile, raised ends, horizontal moulded ribs and a low oval foot.
- Period: Broad production periods: 1948 to 1965 and 1968 to 1985; the exact production decade of this example is unconfirmed; maker production range, not a verified date for this example
- SKU: SKU-00648
A distinctive piece for collectors of South African ceramics, decorative pottery or glazed display pieces.