Michael CARDEW

Oval earthenware pie dish in dark red body, black slip trailed on white, the whole covered with dark galena glaze. These oval plates were made circular, then a piece was sliced out of the middle and the two halves stuck together to form the oval shape. They were usually made by Elijah Comfort.

Bought New Handworkers Gallery, 1929 for 4s.6d.
25.5cm high
Mark: Winchcombe Seal
c250