posted on August 19, 2001 06:12:56 AM new
I've not delt with flow blue peices before, I have a peice that I think is, but since I havne't delat with them beofre, I am not sure. Can anyone help?
posted on August 19, 2001 09:43:20 AM new
It is a small cup. Measures 2 7/8 inches in diamter at the top, 2 1/8 inches at the bottom and is 2 3/4 inches tall. Here is a photo of the bottom marking. Thanks for everyones help!
posted on August 19, 2001 11:42:07 AM new
I do not believe that this is considered "flow blue". It seems to be a Transfer work on a "Cha-Wan", or Japanese Tea Cup.
, based on the "joining" of the two ends showing at top-right side of the encircling "band".
The original Transfer may have appeared at the Turn of Century, but, with the "Japan" at the bottom, this piece was probably produced around the 40's, or even right after the "Occupied Japan" period.
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posted on August 19, 2001 02:39:27 PM new
Hi again...and you are welcome
I use IE, and did a "search", typing in "Flow Blue" in the Seartch box...But most of the info is available in book form...or by viewing listings of Flow Blue on Tias or other Web Stores...
But then, I did not look at ALL the links either
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posted on August 19, 2001 05:12:22 PM new
According to my flow blue book, Flow Blue purists consider the term to cover items from early 1800's to 1910.
Most of these were English, from Staffordshire/Derbyshire potteries, and later some from Prussia, Germany, and Holland, and occasionally, France.
Japan wasn't even in the picture, according to this source, maybe concentrating on more cheaply produced transfer ware for the masses.
Lots of things can make blue blur, but the "flowing" effect was attained by instilling lime, or chloride of ammonia into the firebox, or "sagger" that protected the pieces from direct flame in the kilns.
At a pinch, I'd say MurphyBird's piece, although pretty, doesn't exhibit these characteristics.
I love fow blue, and am lucky enough to have inherited a little. Unfortunately, I can't afford to really collect it, it's fiercely expensive, and becomuing scarce.)
But I can still dream!
, based on the "joining" of the two ends showing at top-right side of the encircling "band".
