Accession Number

2008.005.015

Description

A white porcelain liquid measure in the form of a thimble. On one side is the crest of The City Of Dublin with the motto "Obedientia Civium Urbis Felicitas" (Obedience of the citizens produces a happy city) beneath. On the back is a small picture of a castle, which matches the castles on the front crest. There is knurling half way up the measure and over the top. The rim has a gold band around it. On the inside is the trademark "Robinson & Leadbeater England" and "Leadless Glaze Victorian Porcelain".

Narrative

Over-sized thimble shaped liquid measures were common novelty items and were often used as decorations or souvenirs. These were often decorated with miscellaneous coats-of-arms including the arms of the seaside resorts where they were sold before WW1, a style known as crested ware.

History of Use

The donor was a collector of needlework items and left this to Craigdarroch as part of a large bequest of sewing tools. 

Date

1864 – 1924

Dimensions

3.5 x 3.4 cm

Material

Ceramic, porcelain

Technique

Glazed; Moulded

Inscription

 The City of Dublin; Obedientia Civium Urbis Felicitas; Leadless Glaze Victorian Pottery

Country of Origin

United Kingdom