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All that Shines Isn’t Silver FINAL.pdf
- 1. All that Shines Isn’t Silver L U S T R E W A R E Dr Ware Petznick Cleveland Decorative Arts January 19, 2021
- 2. All that Shines Isn’t Silver L U S T R E W A R E Clevelanddecorativearts.org
- 3. From 9th century to Present…in 30 min? • A Gubbio maiolica lustred dish, circa 1531 workshop of Maestro Giorgio Andreoli http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2011/important-furniture-ceramics-clocks-tapestries-silver-vertu/lot.3.html
- 4. What is lusterware? is a category of ceramics that are overglazed with metals to give an iridescent effect. Metallic glazes are applied to the pot, which may be earthenware or porcelain. The object is given a second firing at lower temperatures in a reduction kiln, which “muffles” and reduces the presence of oxygen.
- 5. The ceramic object is formed, and then fired. The metallic clay paste is added over the original glaze then fired a second time. How is it made?
- 6. Who invented modern English lusterware? Silver lustre isn’t silver – it is PLATINUM, discovered in 1735. JOHN HANCOCK OF HANLEY invented the technique of adding platinum to ceramics ca 1800 at the SPODE factory, but R Frank of Brislington was making COPPER luster from ca. 1770. METHOD: Dissolve powdered platinum in aqua regia Add to spirits of tar (turpentine, sulfur and linseed oil for gold). Fire in reduction kiln to burn off tar to leave thin film of platinum.
- 7. Who bought lusterware? Charles Eastlake wrote Hints at Household Taste (1869) and though he mentions “lustre” six times, none refer to English lusterware! Lower classes purchased it in general stores and a small jug might take pride of place on a peasant’s cottage mantle. Contrary Winds, Thomas Webster 1843 Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge MA
- 8. Who made lusterware? Maker’s Marks? • 18th and early 19th century lusterwares are rarely marked. • R. Frank near Bristol 1770, Wilson at Staffordshire 1785 and Moore & Co. and Dixon & Co. Sunderland 1820 • In many countries maker’s marks were not required until the 20th century.
- 10. When was lusterware made? 9th century Persia 16th century Italy and Malaga, Spain ca. 1770 and 1870 Great Britain from Staffordshire, Sunderland and Scotland 1870-1950 in UK 1920-1950 US, Japan and Central Europe TODAY in America, Europe and Asia
- 13. Silver Lustre 1790-1840 Country Life in America, 1908
- 14. Why was it made? E M U L AT E S I LV E R O O O O H S H I N Y ! W E A R E AT T R A C T E D T O P R E C I O U S A N D S H I N Y O B J E C T S !
- 15. Silver Lustre Silver resist OVERLAY Gibbons, 1905 and Wedgwood Dye Ken Royal Worcester Porcelain 1950
- 16. Silver Lustre Spode, 1810 Teapot Victoria and Albert Museum Designed to trick people. This worked relatively well for the rising middle classes initially, until better techniques for silver plating were invented 1742- Thomas Boulsover invented Old Sheffield Plate. 1830s- George and Henry Elkington patented an electroplating process. By 1838 they opened their Birmingham factory. z
- 17. Silver Lustre Teapot, ca. 1820 Colonial Williamsburg Early teapot interiors remained as redware or earthenware without a luster coating, but things like creamer jugs were coated inside and out at that period. https://emuseum.history.org/objects/107521/teapot;jse ssionid=EE2219719EFC8EB850B25527E0678C07
- 18. Silver Lustre Earthenware creamer fully covered in Silver luster ca1825
- 19. Silver Lustre Perdifume Bailey & Watkin Lead glazed earthenware in silver luster Patented 1824 Intended to collect gas fumes when placed over a gas lamp https://www.antiquepottery.co.uk/antique-silver-luster-bailey-and-batkin-perdifume-made- in-circa-1824-staffordshire/
- 20. “Ecume” with platinum over porcelain by Bernardaud, 2021 Is it made today? Yes & No
- 22. Pink Lustre is golden? Newcastle, 1820 Sunderland1820
- 23. Pink Lustre – Strawberry Pattern
- 24. Types of Lusterware – Staffordshire & Sunderland Mary Atwood, 19th century https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/204418
- 25. Types of Lusterware – Pink Lustre Chelsea Grape pattern, purple with a touch of pink lustre aka Grandmothers
- 27. Moonlight lusterware Shell, Met Museum
- 28. Copper Lusterware Mid 19th century, Bonhams
- 29. Copper Lustre
- 30. Copper Lustre – difficult to date 100 years
- 31. Copper Lustre – Many forms produced
- 33. Copper Lustre tea set 1826-1835
- 35. Lustre Forms If it was made in Staffordshire in porcelain, creamware, pearlware, earthenware or redware or ironstone, then it could also be finished in luster. A few examples: SPICE BOXES Perdifumes Pepper pots Goblets Mustard pots Waste {slop] bowls Plates Tea Sets Pitchers Candlesticks
- 36. Lustre Forms If it was made in Staffordshire in porcelain, creamware, pearlware, earthenware or redware or ironstone, then it could also be finished in luster. A few examples: SPICE BOXES Perdifumes Pepper pots Goblets Mustard pots Waste {slop] bowls Plates Tea Sets Pitchers Candlesticks
- 38. Techniques of Lusterware – Often combined Dipping inside and out Molded forms > beading or Capodimonte-style raised relief Thrown on a wheel Resist decoration Banded decoration Transfer printing Bat printing Handpainted overlay Mottled Sanded Bands, foliage/floral, commemoration
- 39. Techniques of Lusterware – Bat print and Adam Buck 1798-1820 Bat printing uses engraved plates Transferred with silk Expensive and not as precise as standard transfers on paper Adam Buck, Irish artist, whose designs were copied and reproduced often on lusterware
- 41. Collecting Lustreware Magazines encouraged the popularity for collecting Delineator, April 1905
- 42. Collecting Lustreware Sale catalogs (websites featuring collections today) encourage collecting Walpole Galleries Sale Catalog, April 1916 https://bardith.com/mario-buatta/
- 43. Collecting Lustreware Silver lustre – Cornwallis Jug
- 44. Collecting Lustreware Be mindful of chips Earthenware is fragile and easily chips, especially on spouts!
- 45. Lusterware made in Japan CUMBOW
- 46. Bavarian orange and black lusterware, ca 1940s Lusterware made in Germany
- 47. Made in America? C U M B O W C H I N A D E C O R AT I N G C O M PA N Y O F A B I N G D O N , V A 1941
- 48. Made in America? C U M B O W C H I N A D E C O R AT I N G C O M PA N Y O F A B I N G D O N , V A 1932-1970 • MANY MAKERS and DECORATORS • Tea leaf china • Made in UK and decorated in America • Cumbow registered the tea leaf motif
- 50. Tea Leaf – International Luster Made in England and decorated in Abingdon,VA
- 51. Luster vs. Lustre Lustre is the British spelling. Luster is the American. Often used interchangeably, so if you are keen to add or to start a collection, try both!
- 52. Next time- CDA Members please vote February 16th at NOON Shaker Furniture Or New Antiques: Early 20th Century American Interiors This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
- 53. Cleveland Museum of Art, gilded porcelain Cup and Saucer, ca 1800 Are gilded ceramics lusterware? Yes & No