Patterns of the Month

Shown is a 10 inch plate from a group of nautical scenes known as the Shipping Series. The maker is unknown. This is pattern #4239 in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources.

Shown is a 7.3 inch plate, “August”, made by John Wood (1872-1910). It is part of a series illustrating the months of the year. For TCC members, it is pattern #10869 in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources.

Shown is a Josiah Wedgwood (1759-2005) platter printed with the Water Lily #01 pattern. This is the original version of the Water Lily pattern, that proved to be too expensive to make. It was replaced in 1811, when Josiah II said that it would be removed from display. He added that the pattern would be reissued in blue with an altered border. For TCC members, see pattern #16308 and pattern #1652 in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources for more information.

Shown is a yellow glazed 5" jug with a leopard or cheetah pattern. The maker is unknown. For members, this is pattern #18958 in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources.

Shown is a plate made by C.J. & G.M. Mason (1813-1826) known as Chinese Dragon. For TCC members, this is pattern #18559 in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources.

Shown is a ten inch plate titled “Water Works Philadelphia.” It was, made by Ralph Stevenson & Williams (1825-1827). For TCC members, the pattern is #3137.

Shown is a 6 inch tile made by Josiah Wedgwood (1759-2005). It is part of the Wedgwood's Months series. For TCC members, this pattern #17413.

Shown on a 1.7 inches high pot, from an unknown maker. The pattern is a rebus: a combination of words and pictures. Click on the heading of this entry to view the additional images on the pot. The advertisement is for a hair restorer. The pattern uses the words, The, Deal, and Restorer. The pictures that replace the words, I and Hair, are an eye and a hare. The pattern is clever and attractive, which is what you would want for an advertisment that holds your product. The pot or container probably had a paper lid or a paper band that included the name of the maker or retailer plus other information about the product. For TCC members, this is pattern #17852 in the Database of Patterns and Sources. To see other patterns that advertise hair products, search Advertising/Hair Products/Pomades in the database.

Shown is 9.25 inch plate with a pattern known as Rabbits in a Roadster. It is from a series of six different anthropomorphic scenes of rabbits engaged in various activities. All of the patterns in this series have transferware rabbits along with stick sponge decoration. For members, this is pattern #17852 in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources. The maker of the pattern has been unknown until recently. Information about the maker of this pattern and series will be incorporated in a future article in the TCC Bulletin.

Shown is a plate made by Herculaneum (1796-1840), ca. 1828-1830. It has a molded border. The pattern, “A Chop House," shows three men enjoying a meal at a chop house (men only). For TCC members, this is pattern #17521 in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources. The source print for this pattern is included in the entry.

This pattern, known as Butterflies and Flowers, was made by the Herculaneum Factory (1796-1840) circa 1828-1830. It is pattern #19805 in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources.

Shown is a 10 inch plate titled “Chief Justice Marshall, Troy.” It was made by Enoch Wood & Sons (1818-1846). The ship was launched in 1825, and it was lost as a result of a gale in Long Island Sound in 1835. The pattern is part of a large series known as the Irregular Shell Border Series.

Shown is a saucer of unknown size and maker. The style of printing decoration includes high temperature painted color applied to a transfer print under the glaze. It is also known as Salopian decoration. The birds may be finches, perhaps goldfinches. For more information, this is pattern #6711 in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources (members only).

Shown is a 7.63 inch plate that features a portrait of General La Fayette (as used on the plate). It was made to honor General Lafayette (current spelling), who joined the American War of Independence in1777. Lafayette was greatly honored by the United States when he was invited back in 1822. The wording on the plate is: "He was born at Auvergne in France 1757, joined the American struggle in 1777 and in 1824 returned to repose in the bosom of the land whose liberty he in part gave birth to.” The pattern is #18238 In the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources (members only).

This pattern, “Neil” #03, is from a series of Aesthetic floral patterns. It was made by William Brownfield (& Son(s)), who were in business from 1850-1892. For more information about this pattern, see pattern #19270 in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources (TCC members only). To learn more about the series, see pattern #4268.

Shown is a 2.64 inch pot lid that advertises Circassian Cream. It was a relatively expensive cold cream or pomade, which was used during the Victorian period. Circassia was located in eastern Europe near the northeastern Black Sea coast. Price & Co. was located in London at various addresses, 28 Lombard Street at the time this lid was produced. In addition to cold creams, the company produced bears grease pomades, tooth pastes, and other products. For TCC members, this is pattern #20337 in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources. 

Shown is the “May" tile from the popular Months series made by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1870s. For members, this is pattern #17411in the database.

This pattern is part of a dinner service of 100 pieces decorated with birds, fish, and other animals in a natural setting. It was made by T.C. Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co.(1862-1905), and was designed by the artist Edward Kennard. For members, this pattern is 14185 in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources.

This pattern is known as Elephant and Howdah #02. For members, it is pattern #16971 in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources. What is a Howdah? It is a seat for riding on the back of an elephant or camel. It usually has a canopy, and it may have room for more than one person. 

Shown is a ceramic Valentine: “Kiss Me Quick.”  It is #12316 in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources. 

Shown are a group of tiles made by Josiah Wedgwood that depict the months of the year.  The patterns are also found on plates. You can find out more about each tile by searching Months plus the maker, Josiah Wedgwood.

CJ & GM Mason (c.1813 - c.1830) plate of unknown size. It is impressed on the back with “Mason’s Patent Ironstone China.” For TCC members, the plate is pattern #18559 in the TCC database. 

This 19th century mug was intended for a child. However, it is a pattern that would be considered inappropriate for children in the 21st century.  “The Death Of Rover,” is copied from Thomas Bewick’s “A General History of Quadrupeds,” which was first published in 1790. Hanging was a way of killing dogs who harmed livestock. To learn more about it, see pattern #19043 in the Database of Patterns and Sources.

This “British Birds” 10 inch plate is part of a series. The maker is unknown. However, the source print for this pattern is from Thomas Bewick’s 1797 book, “A History Of British Birds.” The bird here is a pheasant. Members only: See pattern #16903 in the Pattern and Source Print Database.