| Description:
| Technique: Transfer-print | Archaeological Notes: Willow is reputedly the first, the cheapest and most popular transfer-printed pattern produced by the Staffordshire potteries during the 19th century (Miller 1991: 8). Many Willow vessels carry the distinctive manufacturer?s marks of D. Methven & Sons. This manufacturing mark has been recorded from the Victoria Hotel, Auckland Gaol, Sky City and His Majesty Theatre. Other Willow vessels from Victoria Hotel carry Copeland; F & C. (possibly Ford, Challinor & Co.); and a P. (J. & H. Procter) makers' marks (Brassey and Macready 1994: 40, 52 Fig. C2, 60 Fig. 29c-e). |
