Ceramic - Gravy Boat, c. 1910

Historical information

This gravy boat would have been used to serve gravy or sauce, which could be poured over the meats by the diners, at the table. This gravy boat was produced by Pinnox and Unicorn, 'Wedgwood & Co Ltd', which was headed by Enoch Wedgwood, and was based in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, England. This company is often confused with 'Wedgwood' which belonged to Josiah Wedgwood. The printed mark on the bottom of the boat indicates the boat is C1908+

Physical description

Small, rounded white ceramic gravy boat with black geometric, and gold floral pattern around rim. Gold gilt highlights on base and top rim and decorative handle.

Inscriptions & markings

On base: Crown with 'Wedgwood & Co Ltd"
Handpainted: 'v1'

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