4  (Early Series)     SEVERAL SHAPES ?
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One shape - the ashtray - may be a re-allocation of an Early Series number that had become disused, or it may be part of a separate small 'Animal' numbering series. For the other shapes, however, something peculiar has happened. Although  recorded incised 4, the same shapes are known under other Early Series numbers too.

4  (Early Series)    Two-cone vase with conic flare

Does this shape appear in other series?  No, not in other series, but an example is recorded elsewhere in the Early Series at Early Series 19s

Height; 12.5 - 13.5 cm


4 (Early Series?)   More shapes!

Several pieces with other shapes are also recorded incised 4. All are unsigned but unquestionably from Premier Pottery. Perhaps they are just mistakes (mistakes did happen - click here ) but given the number of examples, that seems most unlikely. The explanation is unknown.

Small dimpled pot, wide mouth with collar, no flare.
Same shape as Early Series 401/3
Only one example recorded.

Plump vase, wavy flared lip
Same shape as Early Series 193 s
Three examples recorded.

Small plump bowl with wide mouth and flared lip.
Matches no known number.
Height; 8 cm. Width of mouth opening 10 cm.
Only one is reported, no picture. Pale green and cream, all-over high gloss.


4  (Early Series)    Round ashtray with animal.

Does this shape appear in other series?  No -  (none recorded)

Diameter; 10 cm.


Nicholnack art in pottery
Un-numbered, signed Remued
It is not clear whether this number represents a re-allocation of an Early Series number that had become disused, or is part of a separate little 'Animal' numbering series. It is one of a series of animal-decorated shapes that all feature a wide flaring foot becoming narrower upwards. See Early Series  5  ; 7 ; 9 ; 13 
Modelling of press-moulded animals attributed to John Castle-Harris

 
Collection; Caroline Askew
 
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Base incised Remued  4 B
Graham Lancaster Auctions
Base incised  Remued  Z

Collection; Terry Cheetham
Shape is Early Series 193 s but base is incised 4.
Same shape, same size, but incised Remued 19s.
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