(41⁄4 in., 61⁄2 in., 71⁄2 in. high.)
The best period in the copper lustre is in the first years of the nineteenth century, before the introduction of colours in conjunction with the coppered surface. It may be observed in passing that the art of producing copper lustre has continued in a spasmodic manner down to the present day, the latter specimens being of a rougher exterior and of a coarser finish.
COPPER LUSTRE JUG.
(83⁄4 in. high.)
From the Collection of Mr. W. G. Honey.
By the kindness of Mr. W. G. Honey we are enabled to reproduce some fine examples of lustre ware from his collection on view last year at the Cork Exhibition. The copper lustre bust, 151⁄2 in. high, is a perfect example of lustre ware at its highest level. This specimen has no equal in any of the public collections. Two other illustrations, one of which appears as a headpiece, giving half a dozen forms of copper lustre jugs, are from the same collection. While the copper lustre jug, 83⁄4 in. high, is a beautiful specimen of fine modelling.
W. G. Honey.]
[Cork.