Collectors Facts - Sowerby #2327, Sowerby
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Shapes:
Comport
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Colours:
Marigold
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This pattern has been named after its pattern number in Sowerby's Illustrated Pattern Book, dated 1912, as shown above right.
It is Sowerby's No. 2327 (the ½ after the number in their catalogues was used to denote shape variations). The design is fairly plain, comprising ovals and notches: the pattern is exterior on this unusual marigold item. It was called a "comport" rather than a "sugar" in the catalogue - there were other shapes in the 2327 pattern that were termed "sugar", but this flared and ruffled piece was clearly intended as a comport.
The pattern is not well known in Carnival, in fact this is the first example that we have seen (of course, there may be others "out there"). Here we have the pleasure of showing this marigold comport. It has the Sowerby peacock head trademark, moulded into the base.
It is Sowerby's No. 2327 (the ½ after the number in their catalogues was used to denote shape variations). The design is fairly plain, comprising ovals and notches: the pattern is exterior on this unusual marigold item. It was called a "comport" rather than a "sugar" in the catalogue - there were other shapes in the 2327 pattern that were termed "sugar", but this flared and ruffled piece was clearly intended as a comport.
The pattern is not well known in Carnival, in fact this is the first example that we have seen (of course, there may be others "out there"). Here we have the pleasure of showing this marigold comport. It has the Sowerby peacock head trademark, moulded into the base.
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Note the 6 ruffles (shown clearly in these pictures), which is a little unusual for Sowerby, as most of their glass was "as moulded" without further shaping.
However, these ruffles were made by hand, and the photo, far right, clearly shows the tool marks left by the formation of the "pulled" ruffles: each row of toolmarks lines up with the low point of the six ruffles. All photos are courtesy of Coral and David Rose See more Collectors Facts |
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