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Antique Flow Blue "Nonpareil" pattern by Burgess & Leigh. Flow Blue pieces are so named for the way the cobalt …
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Antique Flow Blue "Nonpareil" pattern by Burgess & Leigh. Flow Blue pieces are so named for the way the cobalt blue ink bleeds a bit in the firing process.
The style originated in England in the 1800s as English pottery companies did their best to recreate the popular porcelain designs being imported from China. In doing so, they developed a type of earthenware that was whiter than other pottery and looked a bit more like porcelain. Rather than hand painting the pieces, designs were transferred from a metal plate to a blank white object. This became known as transferware.
In keeping with the Chinese designs, cobalt blue ink was used. However, during the firing process, the ink “flowed” a bit which resulted in a softened design and therefore became known as “Flow Blue.” There are different theories as to whether this process was intentional or accidental, but either way, people loved the watercolor effect and it became quite the craze. Potteries began producing more and more and shipped the newly created designs all over the world—most especially to America.
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- Dimensions
- 17.75ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 14.5ʺH
- Brand
- Burgess & Leigh
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Earthenware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- excellent antique condition with wear consistent with age—no chips or cracks, overall crazing, manufacturer flaw/spot along the top rim. (see … moreexcellent antique condition with wear consistent with age—no chips or cracks, overall crazing, manufacturer flaw/spot along the top rim. (see pics) less
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