About this objectDella Robbia moulded top water vase of red earthenware with hexagonal neck, slip coated with hand painted decoration in the form of yellow flowers and leaves within three separate panels, turquoise ground, gadrooned moulded decoration to the base of neck.
Due to a reference to a 'Miss Furniss' in the diary of Charles Collis, it has been assumed that the maker's mark 'MF' is from this designer. However, tracking down the identity of this woman has been difficult, with some candidates, such as a 'May Furniss', having doubts in their likelihood as the mystery artist.
MakerDella Robbia Pottery (active 1894-1906)
Maker Rolemanufacturer
MakerFurniss, 'Miss'
Maker Roledesigner
Medium and Materialsearthenware
Place MadeBirkenhead, Merseyside
Inscription and Marksgalleon motif with the initials of the Della Robbia Pottery either side
D R / (2) / M F
Techniqueearthenware
Measurementsdiameter: 11.8cm, height: 24cm
Credit LinePurchased from the Christian Jones Collection with the aid of the V&A Museum Purchase Grant Fund
