5 (Early Series) TWO SHAPES (?)

Only one shape is recorded with this number but there was almost certainly an earlier shape too. The numbering system was introduced during 1934. A low number such as 5 would have been allocated right from the start. Animal decoration of the type seen here, however, dates from 1935 or later. The animal models are attributed to John Castle-Harris who is believed to have been at Premier during 1935 - no earlier.

It seems likely that the 'missing' shape would be PPP, discontinued in 1934. If you have an example we'd love to hear from you - contact us.

5 (Early Series) Wide shallow dish, inward-tapering sides, with animal decoration.

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

Dimensions; diameter 20 cm, height to lip 4 cm.

5 B

It is not clear whether 5 is simply 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 and become narrower upwards.

Others are Early Series 4 ; 7 ; 9 ; 13

Hurnall's Antiques & Decorative Arts

Most of the few lizard-decorated pieces recorded so far have the suffix 'Z' after their number but this piece is incised Remued 5B