This is an antique casting mold that was used to make a pottery Toby jug commemorating the Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852. Heavy stoneware with thick walls and lots of detail. Surface patina and some chips and wear, its an unusual piece of British ceramic history. A great looking folk art example as […]
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Pictured is a quite uncommon & rare salt glazed stoneware KILN TESTER. The rectangular bar was used to measure the relative shrinkage of items when placed in the kiln at a specific temperature & duration. The bar is incised with the measurements of 6″ & 2″ prior to firing. The markings now depict measurements of […]
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