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WHITE IRONSTONE NOTES
VOL. 18 No. 3
WINTER 2012
CUPS & SAUCERS
MOBILE SHAPE
Happy Holidays to Everyone
This issue celebrates the cup and saucer which is part of the tea
set category from the Kew records. Most of the photos from our
in this article were gathered from our archives assembled over
the last 17 years but there are still a lot of shapes we do not have.
We hope to fill in many more and give you an update in the next
Winter issue of Notes.
There is also a profile of Mobile Shape for your enjoyment. We
don’t see much of this Shape but there are pieces that show up
and confound collectors. Perhaps this will solve a few mysteries.
Page 2 Vol. 18.3
INDEX
WICA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Harry Moseley, President
Bob Hohl,Vice President
Carol Fleischman, Secretary
Dave Klein, Treasurer
Jeanne Atkinson
Roland Bergner
Jane Diemer
Bev Dieringer
Jim Miller
Boyd Payne
Dorothy Riley
Barbara Tegtmeyer
Don Wagner
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Send $30 for one or two individuals at the
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WICA Information
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Collectors’ Showcase
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
We have a few things to mention that we
normally don’t put in the newsletter. One of
our founding members has passed away.
Jack Allers who was our treasurer for over
eleven years.
Sue Mussel, our member from England, an
ancestor of James Edwards, has created an
outstanding web site about him. Well worth
a visit at: www.james-edwards.info.
Heather Diamond, who created our web
site is stepping down because of a heavy
teaching schedule. Rick Nielsen will now be
in charge of the site as well as the Members
Only section.
We recently received a post card advertising the 2011-2012 edition of the No-Nonsense Antique Mall Directory. This is an
updated version and is very valuable for
those of us that travel and like to visit antique
shops. So many have closed and many new
ones have opened so this would obviously
save a lot of time and gas. It is $25 per copy.
There are three ways to order go to: www.antiquemalldirectory.net
Website orders are directed through Paypal.
Send a check:
No-Nonsense Antique Mall Directory
PO Box 11284
Cincinnati, OH 45211-0284
Or call: 513 315 1340 for credit card order.
We have found this directory enormously
helpful in the past.
LETTERS
In trying to list a Paris Shape creamer by
John Alcock, I was trying to direct those interested to one of the pages in your Pitcher
Book and I couldn't find it in the index nor
on any of the pages. Is there a picture of one?
Bertica Vasseur
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When we wrote the Pitcher Book, we only
knew this shape as Chinese Shape. We eventually found a pitcher marked Paris Shape.
Timing is everything.
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER
As I prepare this letter, the holidays are
quickly approaching and plans for family
gatherings are taking place. It is also the time
when we think of our WICA family and hope
that each of you is well and looking forward
to the new year.
Planning for the 2012 Convention is going
well with many members working to make
it another memorable one. Please refer to
Convention information elsewhere in this
issue. We look forward to being with you in
Ohio.
I now want to alert you to two topics that
were acted upon at the WICA Board Meeting
in October.
1) The importance of White Ironstone Notes
cannot be overstated. It is the ‘tie that binds’
WICA together and is, without question, the
finest newsletter of any special interest club.
Year after year the WICA Board has made
sure that funding for WIN has been kept at a
level to provide four issues yearly of continued high quality. It has been a primary goal
to have WICA dues cover publication expenses.
We must report to you that dues no longer
cover the cost of WIN and your board reluctantly realizes that a dues increase must be
addressed. Therefore, a motion to raise anuual dues to $40.00 will be presented to the
membership at the Annual Meeting during
the 2012 Convention. We are certain you will
understand why this is necessary.
2) On a happier note, I am excited to tell you
that the long-awaited encyclopedia of white
ironstone has come to fruition. The Board
approved publication of a DVD to be titled
“An Illustrated Guide to White Ironstone
Shapes”. Publication is scheduled for April
2012 and be available at the 2012 Convention.
Enough for now. Happy hunting for our
lovely white stuff!
Harry M.
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Vol. 18.3 Page 3
AUCTION ALERT
2012 CONVENTION
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
It’s not too early to begin thinking about our
next WICA Convention. As always, an important event at our convention is the OnSite Auction. The success of this event
depends on the efforts of several volunteers
to expedite the following duties:
•Auction Items Check-in … 6 volunteers
•Auction Runners …… 4 – 6 volunteers
•Clerk …………………… 1 volunteer
•Check-out:
Record bids on invoices...
2 volunteers
Invoice verification
2 volunteers
Invoice collection
3 volunteers
I will be calling members to solicit volunteers for these duties starting with those who
participated last year. Please feel free to contact me at anytime with questions or suggestions. Thanks for your help and support.
Don Wagner,
On-Site Auction Coordinator
218-586-2776 Phone
218-586-2391 Fax
dkwagner@paulbunyan.net
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FRIDAY TRIP
We will have a short bus trip from our
convention hotel, the Crowne Plaza, Independence, Ohio, Friday, May 4, 2012, to the
Cleveland Museum of Art and the Cleveland
Botanical Garden. The day’s activities
which are self-directed (no professional tour
guides) run between 10AM and 4 PM.
Spend half of the day at the Museum and
walk across Wade Oval for lunch and spend
the afternoon at the Garden. Or spend the
entire day at either the Garden or the Museum. It will be your choice.
Need more information or questions answered, contact Jane Diemer at:
pahbubba@comcast.net
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SHOW AND TELL
Did you find a treasure this year? Have you
picked up a piece of ironstone that you can
not identify? Have you acquired something
that you have been looking for, for years?
Did you discover a new shape? These are all
good reasons to sign up for and bring some
items for the "Show and Tell”. This is an activity that has been a highlight in every con-
vention. Many of the most wonderful ironstone items have been presented and discussed. Search through your collection for an
item or more to bring with you to the convention for "Show and Tell".
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SHOW AND SALE
Picture a sea of ironstone. Table after table
full of our favorite china, all with price tags.
Every year, the last activity of the convention
is the “Show and Sale". This is your opportunity to browse and buy from the largest selection of ironstone for sale annually. Many
sellers save rare and unusual items to bring
to the sale, as well as items that can fill out
your collection. Plan to stroll around the tables many times to take in all the items, but
remember that the right time to buy a piece
of ironstone is when you see it. Bring cash,
checks and your wish list and we'll see you
@ 9:00 am on Sunday.
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2012 WICA AUCTION
Now is the time to consign white ironstone
to the WICA Auction which will be held on
Saturday, May 4, 2012 during our 18th annual convention. Check out your own collection to see if there are items that you
would like to consign or donate.
WICA’s low 10% commission rate offers
the consignor 90% of the price realized at the
auction. Members are also encouraged to
donate items and 100% of the price realized
by those items goes to WICA. We encourage
consignments to be unreserved, however,
there is a provision for a reserve price on
higher value items with a non-refundable fee
of $10 per item.
While most all consignments are accepted
for the auction it is important to remember
when considering which items to consign
that past auctions have shown that the most
unusual items in excellent condition sell the
best. We can have an exciting auction with
150 good quality and interesting items.
Please contact Jim Kerr, Off-Site Auction
Coordinator, at jmkerr@midtel.net, phone:
518-296-8052 or 818 Barnerville Road,
Howes Cave, NY 12092 if you have questions or fill out and mail the “Auction Consignment/Donation Agreement Form” that is
included with your convention registration
information.
NEXT ISSUES
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Hanging Pear and Jumbo Shape.
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to see profiled, let us know.
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Page 4 Vol. 18.3
CUPS & SAUCERS
The cup has been around for thousands of years. The first “cups and saucers” were probably primitive mans single hand or both hands cupped into a shape to hold and drink water.
Those we collect of Victorian English ironstone were influenced in shape by early Chinese
tea cups. They were thick small cups without handles that were held at the lip and the base
between the thumb and forefinger. When wealthy Europeans were introduced to tea drinking
they made saucers to accompany the teacups - in an effort to make a cup easier to hold.
Some people thought these saucers were to be used to cool tea. They poured a bit of tea into
the saucer and then sipped. Eventually they invented handles, adding them to cups, making
pouring tea into saucers unnecessary. Though the handled cup and saucer was invented by
English potter Robert Adams in 1750, many of the ironstone potters in the 1840’s were still
selling cups without handles. Some offered a choice of either. They must have been expensive. Consider the time added in manufacturing them and the fragility, especially in shipment
overseas.
A tea service included cups and saucers that were made in two sizes. The smaller, a tea
cup and the larger, a coffee cup. Tea and coffee pots and matching sugar bowls as well as
waste bowls, were all available in two sizes. All included small serving plates. There are
also rare huge cups and saucers collectors have dubbed breakfast cups. They are usually
late Victorian shapes. We couldn’t find one to show here. A child’s tea service with identical
pieces, was made in some shapes.
In this article we used some photos we have been given by members and even some
from eBay. Some are not clear enough to be sure of the embossing. In some cases you can
get a better idea of what the motifs are like by looking the shape up in Jean Wetherbee’s
last book or in our Plate Book.
Ernie & Bev Dieringer
Alternate Panels, by James Edwards,
Dalehall. Reg. March 22, 1854.
Alternate Sprig by Powell & Bishop,
Hanley, 1866 - 1878.
Atlantic ‘A’ by T. & R. Boote, Burslem.
Reg. Oct. 17, 1857.
Arabesque by Livesley Davis,
Hanley, 1867 - 1871.
Adriatic Shape by Barrow & Co., Fenton.
Reg. Oct. 10, 1853 and Aug. 27, 1855.
Atlantic ‘B’ by T. & R. Boote,
Burslem. Reg. Apr. 22, 1858.
Athenia by J. T. Close & Co., Stoke
upon Trent. Reg. Jan. 3, 1866.
Vol. 18.3 Page 5
CUPS & SAUCERS
Augusta Shape by J. Clementson,
Shelton, 1848 - 1864.
Basketweave by Anthony Shaw
& Son, Burslem 1858 - 1900.
Balanced Vine by Clementson Bros.,
Hanley. Reg. May 22, 1867.
Basketweave with Band & Ribs
by A. J.Wilkinson, Burslem,
1885 - 1896.
Baltic Shape unmarked 3”
high. Reg. by D. Chetwynd
(modeler). Oct. 25, 1855
Bell & Flower unmarked.
Basketweave with Band by
Alfred Meakin, Tunstall,
c.1880s.
Bellflower by John Edwards,
1853 - 1900.
Boote’s 1851 by T. & R. Boote, Burslem, child size cups and saucers in two sizes.
Tea service set Reg. June 21, 1851.
Berlin Swirl by T. J. & J. Mayer,
Longport, Reg. Jan. 21, 1845.
Mayer & Elliot. Reg. Dec. 18, 1856.
Bordered Fuchsia by Anthony Shaw,
Tunstall, 1851 - 1900.
Bow Knot by J. & G. Meakin,
Hanley, 1851 - 1970.
Page 6 Vol. 18.3
CUPS & SAUCERS
Budded Vine by Meakin & Co.,
Cobridge, 1865 - 1882.
Calla Lily cup by H. Burgess,
Burslem, 1842 - 1892.
Butterfly & Sunflower, by Powell & Bishop,
1866 - 1878.
Canada Shape by Clementson Bros.,
Hanley. Reg. March 20, 1877.
Chinese Shape unknown potter,
possibly Boote.
Dallas Shape by J. Clementson,
Shelton, 1839 - 1864.
Columbia Shape. Reg. by G. W. Read
(modeler) Oct. 29, 1855.
Cable & Bar unmarked 3 1/4” high.
by many potters.
Ceres by Elsmore & Forster.
Tunstall, Reg. Nov, 2, 1859.
Also by W. & E. Corn.
Coral Bells byMoore Bros.,
Longton, 1870 - 1905.
DeSoto Shape by Thomas Hughes,
Longport. Reg. Apr. 17, 1855.
Chinese Shape byT. & R. Boote,
Burslem. Reg. Dec. 8, 1858.
Corn & Oats by Davenport and
Wedgwood. Reg. by Davenport,
Banks & Co., Jan. 12, 1863.
Diamond Shape/Eagle Diamond
Thumbprint by Gelson Bros., Hanley.
Reg. Nov. 9, 1866, dinnerware.
Vol. 18.3 Page 7
CUPS & SAUCERS
Early Plain cups and drawing from a
Wedgwood catalog.
Flora Shape aka Bordered Gooseberry by
Wedgwood & Co., Tunstall, 1860 - 1865.
Fluted Hops by Pankhurst & Co.
Reg. Feb. 4, 1853.
Fig/Union Shape. Reg. as Union Shape by J. Wedgwood,
Tunstall, and Davenport, Longport, Nov. 14, 1856.
Florentine Shape by C. & W. K. Harvey.
Reg. July 16, 1850.
Forget-Me-Not by H. Alcock,
J. Alcock, Bridgewood & Son,
Challinor & Wood & Rathbone.
Framed Leaf by Samuel Alcock & Co. 1833 - 1859.
Flowered Hexagon by James Edwards,
Dalehall, 1854 - 1876.
Framed Leaf by J. W. Pankhurst & Co.,
1852 - 1858.
Framed Panels by C. Meigh &
Son, Hanley. Reg. July 24, 1855.
Full Ribbed by J. W. Pankhurst.
Hanley, 1852 - 1863.
Page 8 Vol. 18.3
CUPS & SAUCERS
James Edwards, early, marked with
importers mark of Mott Schober &
Co., Philadelphia.
Gothic 12-sided by T. J. & J. Mayer,
1843 - 1855.
Gothic by Davenport.
Gothic by J. & S. Alcock jr.
Reg. March 27, 1848.
Primary Gothic by John Alcock, 1848 - 1861.
Grand Loop by Jacob Furnival,
Cobridge, 1845 - 1870.
Hanaging Leaves by Anthony Shaw,
Burslem, 1851 - 1858,
Tunstall, 1858 - 1898.
Gothic 12-sided unmarked.
Greek Key by J. W. Pankhurst,
Hanley. Reg. 1850 - 1882.
Huron Shape by W. Adams, Tunstall.
Reg. May 31, 1863.
Gothic cup & saucer by Davenport.
Hanging Basket by T. Furnival &
Sons, Cobridge, 1871 - 1890.
Hyacinth by Holland & Green.
Reg. July 28, 1864. Also potted by
at least five other potters.
Vol. 18.3 Page 9
CUPS & SAUCERS
Inverted Diamond by T. J. & J. Mayer,
Longport, 1842 - 1855.
Laurel Shape by Wedgwood & Co.,
Tunstall, 1848 - 1857.
Leaf & Crossed Ribbon by
Livesley Powell & Co.,
Hanley, 1851 - 1865.
Lily of the Vally by James Edwards & Son,
Burslem. Reg. Feb. 27, 1861.
Iona Shape by Powell & Bishop,
Hanley, 1866 - 1878.
Ivy Wreath by John Meir & Son,
Tunstall. Reg. May 2, 1860.
Laurel Wreath Shape aka Victory Shape by Elsmore & Forster. Reg. Apr. 4, 1867.
Leaf Focus by Taylor Bros.,
Hanley, 1869 - 1875.
Lily Shape by H. Burgess,
Burslem, 1864 - 1892.
Lily of the Valley with Thumbprint by Jacob
Furnival, Cobridge, 1845 - 1870.
Line & Dot by E. & C.
Challinor, Fenton,
1862 - 1891.
Lily of the Valley by Anthony Shaw, Tunstall,
1851 - 1858, Burslem, 1858 - 1900.
Page 10 Vol. 18.3
CUPS & SAUCERS
Lily of the Valley with Chain/Western Shape
by Hope & Carter. Reg. Sep. 26, 1863.
Memnon Shape by I. Meir & Son, Tunstall.
Reg. Feb. 4, 1857.
Moss Rose by Meakin & Co.,
Cobridge, 1865 - 1882.
Meadow Bouquet by W. Baker & Co.
Reg. Dec. 18, 1886.
Medallion Sprig by Powell & Bishop,
Hanley, 1866 - 1878.
Morning Glory Shape by Elsmore & Forster,
Mobile Shape. Reg. by Ralph Scragg
(modeler). Mar. 18, 1856. Several potters. Tunstall, 1855 - 1871.
New York Shape by J. Clementson,
Shelton. Reg. Dec. 27, 1858.
Niagara Shape by E. Walley,
Cobridge. Reg. Nov. 29, 1856
Paneled Grape by Jacob Furnival,
Cobridge, 1845 - 1870.
Paris Shape by John Alcock. Reg. Mar. 20,1857.
Nile Shape by Geo. L. Ashworth &
Bros., Hanley. Reg. Apr. 14, 1866.
Plain by Alcock.
Vol. 18.3 Page 11
CUPS & SAUCERS
Pomegranate by Jacob Furnival,
Cobridge, 1845 - 1870.
President Shape by John Edwards,
Fenton. Reg. Jan. 30. 1855.
Potomac Shape by W. Baker &
Co., Fenton. Reg. Oct. 23, 1863.
President Shape by John Edwards.
Ribbed Chain by J. W. Pankhurst, Hanley,
1850 - 1882.
Prairie Flowers by Livesley Powell
& Co., Hanley, 1851 - 1865.
Prize Bloom by
T. J. & J. Mayer, Longport.
Reg. Dec. 2, 1851.
Ribbed Raspberry by J. & G. Meakin,
Hanley, 1851 - 1970.
Scalloped Decagon/ Niagara Shape.
Scalloped Ribs, potter unknown.
Prairie Shape, by J.
Clementson, Shelton,
1839 - 1864.
Rhine Shape by John Edwards,
Fenton. Reg. July 23, 1877.
Scalloped Decagon/Niagara Shape by
Davenports & Co. Longport.
Reg. Oct. 23, 1853.
Scotia Shape aka Poppy by F. Jones Longton,
1865 - 1886, and Ford Challinor & Co.,
Tunstall, 1865 - 1880.
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CUPS & SAUCERS
Scrolled Bubble by J. W. Pankhurst & Co,
Hanley, 1850 - 1882.
Scrolled motif potter unknown.
Sharon Arch/Erie Shape by Davenport & Wedgwood,
Longport. Reg. Apr. 12, 1861.
Six-Panel Trumpet by J. W. Pankhurst,
Hanley, 1850 - 1882. Child size.
St. Louis Shape by John Edwards,
Fenton, 1853 - 1900.
Sydenham Shape by T. & R. Boote, Burslem. Reg. Sep. 3, 1853.
Tracery by Johnson Bros.,
Hanley, 1883 - 1968.
Trent Shape by John Alcock,
Cobridge. Reg. June 7, 1855.
Strawberry by Meakin & Co.
Only found as a child’s set.
Tiny Oak & Acorn by J. W. Pankhurst & Co,
Hanley, 1850 - 1882.
Tuscan Shape by John Edwards,
Fenton. Reg. July 18, 1853.
Vol. 18.3 Page 13
CUPS & SAUCERS
Victor Shape by F. Jones & Co.,
Longton. Reg. Sep. 9, 1868.
Vintage Shape by W. Adams,
Tunstall, 1829 - 1865.
Also by E. & C. Challinor.
Wheat by J. & G. Meakin,
Hanley, 1851 - 1970.
Washington Shape by J. Meir & Son,
Tunstall. Reg. Nov. 3, 1863.
Virginia Shape by Braughm & Mayer,
Tunstall. Reg. June 15, 1855.
Wheat & Clover by Turner & Tompkinson,
Tunstall, 1860 - 1872.
Wheat & Daisy by Johnson Bros.,
Hanley, 1883 - 1968.
Winterberry by Bridgwood & Clarke,
Tunstall, 1859 - 1864. Child’s size.
White Oak & Acorn by Holland & Green,
Longton, 1853 - 1882.
Wreath of Leaves by Burgess &
Leigh, Burslem, 1862 - 1870.
Samuel Alcock & Co, June 23, 1858, unnamed
cup and saucer.
Mar. 17, 1851 J. Ridgway & Co. An
ornamental design for a cup & saucer.
Page 14 Vol. 18.3
MOBILE SHAPE
Mobile Shape was created and registered for a patent on Mar. 18, 1856, Oct.
25, 1855, by Ralph Scragg, a modeler.
Over eight potters have manufactured it,
so it must have been franchised to them
by Mr. Scragg. In spite of the large number of potters that made Mobile, it is not
easy to find in the USA. We could not find
a photo of the teapot for this article and
had to use a drawing. Mobile is beautifully proportioned with 12 fluted panels.
It has finials of either a blossom or a fig
with appropriate foliage. The attached
handles are “C” shape, some with elegant
spirals. Other handles such as on the tray
and relish are sprigs of leaves with a bell
flower. Covered pieces have an attractive
pedestal. The soup and sauce tureens sit
on plateau stands. If you have any pieces
that are not shown here – please send us
photos for our archives.
Potted by:
W. Adams
B. & D. (Beardmore & Dawson)
G. Bower
Clementson Bros.
J. Heath
Holland & Green
J. & G. Meakin
I. Meir & Son
Vol. 18.3 Page 15
MOBILE SHAPE
Scragg offered different finials to each potter.
Two versions are below and the smaller soap
box photo at right is Holland & Green’s with a
third finial variation.
Relish dish marked Mobile Shape.
Above: Toddy bowl by B & D.
Left: Mixing bowl?
Page 16 Vol. 18.3
WICA INFORMATION
SUMMARY OF THE 2011
CONVENTION SURVEY
THE JEAN WETHERBEE
HONORS AWARD
I enjoy working with statistics; it is one aspect of what I do to earn a
living.
Nominations are presently being accepted for candidates for The Jean Wetherbee Honors Award for
2O12. The criteria that an individual is judged on
includes outstanding work over time in research,
publication and education; administrative leadership; and voluntarism or a combination of any of
these.
Any member of WICA can nominate any other
member whom they feel meets these criteria.
Please do so by Feb I, 2OI2.
Nominations may be sent to any member of the
committee;
I want to follow advice from Janet Knorr, who always leads her talks
with a good joke.
I did not know this and I want to share it with the all WICA members
When you drink Vodka over ice, it can give you kidney damage
When you drink Rum over ice, it can give you liver damage
When you drink Scotch over ice, it can give you heart damage
When you drink Gin over ice, it can give you brain damage
Apparently ice is really bad for you. Warn all your friends!!
With that said, I am happy to report the following summary of the information provided from the survey completed at the annual WICA
convention.
We had a great response to the questions in the survey this year.
Elsie Freeman Finch
elsiefinch@jaredfreeman.com
Carol Lancaster
lancastermonroe@charter.net
or Jim Miller
annemiller0l0@comcast.net
The following statistics are from 86 completed surveys
The members were asked how they felt about identifying a host hotel
in central PA and returning year after year. An overwhelming 82% of
the members voted No.
Rating of the featured Programs:
Discoveries at the Kew Patent Records Office presented by Jane
Diemer and her surprise Guest Susan Mussell: earned an Excellent
rating of 76% (don’t forget that a PowerPoint slideshow is available
at the WICA shop if you missed the convention)
Crossovers presented by Bob and Bonne Hohl earned an Excellent
rating of 77%
COLLECTION MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
We have volunteers who are willing to assist
WICA members in organizing their collections. A
listing of these volunteers and their completed information forms are available on request from
John Yunginger, Chair of the Collections Management Committee. These volunteers are listed as a
convenience to members, and this listing of businesses or persons does not imply a warranty or endorsement by WICA.
The overall convention received 53% and 42% for Excellent and Very
Good respectively.
SILENT AUCTION
I really appreciate all the comments and the time everyone spent completing the survey.
Your WICA Board has another great convention planned for 2012 and
I hope to see all of you there.
Thanks,
Dorothy Riley
All proceeds realized from the silent auction are
put in the education fund. That amount was $871
in 2011. Help top that at the 2012 convention in
lndependence (Cleveland suburb) Ohio.
Anyone wishing to donate articles is asked to send
a description to:
Jim Miller
(annemiller0l0@comcast.net by Feb. 1.
Vol. 18.3 Page 17
NEW & UNUSUAL
Front and back of a post card found by Carl and Jean
Gortzig last summer. Astonishingly, it pictures a circa 1845
True Scallop plate by James Edwards. Someone who loved
white ironstone took the opportunity to make this card. The
words “Kodak Paper” date the card from around the 1950s.
The only information
we have on this very nice
ewer is the printed mark
with the word Pioneer
which we assume is the
name of this shape. Has
anyone seen this pitcher
with a potter’s mark?
Carol Fleischman couldn’t
identify the name of the shape
of this brush vase. We believe
it is similar to Framed Panels
but not quite the same.
When you thought the mark
might be an importer, I looked
up CARDIFF which is in the
middle of the ribbon mark and
found it in Cushion's book. F.
Primavesi & Son 1850-1915
(son added after 1860) was a
retailer of earthenwares in
Cardiff, Wales.
Carol
Page 18 Vol. 18.3
SPARE PARTS
Dear Members
Just a reminder that this back page
is a great resource for you. Not just for
finding a spare part that you have been
looking for, but also for selling a few
pieces that you no longer need. Members who have listed items for sale
here have generally reported good success. The sale items don’t have to be
just spare parts, whole pieces are very
acceptable. So please remember to
send your wants and sale items to put
into the Spring issue of Notes to:
dieringer1@aol.com
PARTS WANTED
CERES SHAPE by E&F bases for a
toothbrush box and soap box,
DIAMOND/EAGLE DIAMOND
THUMBPRINT potty bottom,
BASKETWEAVE large round tray
for a cheese dome.
Ernie Dieringer, 203-938-3740 or
dieringer1@aol.com
-------------------------------------------SYDENHAM SHAPE 7 3/4" round
lid for a stew tureen, 8 7/8" X 6 1/4"
oval lid for vegetable dish, 10"
pitcher, mug and butter dish.
Mike Hair, 717-263-0792 or
mchair@embarqmail.com.
--------------------------------------------
MORNING GLORY coffee pot lid.
Jane Diemer, 302-475-7412
or
pahbubba@comcast.net
--------------------------------------------
FOR SALE
SPLIT POD by James Edwards oval
sugar bowl lid, would fit a
3 1/8”
by 2 1/8” opening. $15.
SCALLOPED DECAGON sugar
bowl lid, would fit 2 3/4” opening.
$15. plus shipping
Bev Dieringer, 203-938-3740 or
dieringer1@aol.com
COLLECTORS’ SHOWCASE
This is one of the most
ornate compotes that we
have ever seen. Detail of
the pedestal at the right.
We were not aware of a
mark on this piece but
thought you might enjoy
seeing it.
Handles viewed from the
top.
RAFFLE
WICA 2012 RAFFLE 6 CHANCES FOR $5.00
TWO PAGES OF TICKETS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS MAILING
YOU CAN PRINT MORE TICKETS ON LINE AT
WWW.WHITEIRONSTONECHINA.COM AND SEND
YOUR PAYMENT AND ALL TICKETS TO:
DAVID KLEIN, 1513 PERRY ST., DAVENPORT, IA 52803
Small Ceres vegetable tureen.
Grape Octagon teapot.
Chinese Shape teapot.
Lily of the Valley with Thumbprint vegetable tureen.
Schedule at a Glance
Schedule at a Glance
White Ironstone China Association
18th National Convention
The Crowne Plaza
5300 Rockside Road
Independence, Ohio 44131
Thursday May 3, 2012
7:00-9:00 AM
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffett
Aura Bristo Restaurant
9:00-5:00 PM
Antiquing at your leisure all around
Cleveland.
8:30-5:00 PM
Registration and Raffle Ticket Sales
Convention Foyer & Lobby
8:30-5:00 PM
WICA Shoppe and Silent Auction
Convention Foyer & Lobby
Friday May 4, 2012
Saturday May 5, 2012
7:00 - 8:45
AM
Complimentary Hot Breakfast in
the Skyline Ballroom immediately
followed by the Annual Meeting in
the same room
6:45 - 8:45
AM
Auction Check In—Salon 3, 4 & 5
Cuyahoga Ball room
8:45 - 9:30
AM
Annual Meeting immediately
following Complimentary Hot
Breakfast—Skyline Ballroom
9:30 -10:30
AM
Program presented by Dale
Abrams-”The Shapes of Elsmore &
Forster”
10:30 -3:30
PM
Displays of Elsmore & Forster
Shapes–Independence Room 1st
Floor
10:30 -11:30
AM
WICA Shoppe , Silent Auction,
Raffle Ticket Sales
Convention Foyer & Lobby
7:00-9:00 AM
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffett
Aura Bristo Restaurant
8:30-10:00 AM
Registration and Raffle Ticket Sales
Convention Foyer & Lobby
8:30-10:00 AM
WICA Shoppe and Silent Auction
Convention Foyer & Lobby
9:00 AM
Tour– Depart for Cleveland Museum
of Art
9:00-3:00
WICA Board Meeting-Summit Board
Room 1st Floor
Noon-5:00 PM
Exhibit Set Up– Independence Room -1st Floor
Noon-5:00 pm
Set up for $1 to $75 Flea Market and
Tops and Bottoms Swap– Salon 2,3, & 4
(Only exhibitors will be admitted)
4:00-6:00 PM
Registration and Raffle Ticket Sales
Convention Foyer & Lobby
4:00-6:00 PM
WICA Shoppe and Silent Auction
Convention Foyer & Lobby
4:30-5:30 PM
First Timer’s Meeting-Medina Room
1st Floor
5:30 to 6:00 PM
Social Hour Cash Bar Available–
Patio Area by Cuyahoga Ballroom
7:00 -9:00
AM
6:00-7:30 PM
WICA Welcome Dinner–
Cuyahoga Ballroom
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffett
Aura Bristo Restaurant
6:30 - 9:00
AM
7:30-8:30 PM
Show, Tell and Ask hosted by Rick
Nielsen and Patty Hurt
Cuyahoga Ballroom
Show & Sale Set-Up — Cuyahoga Ballroom
( Only exhibitors will be admitted)
9:00 -10:30
AM
WICA Show and Sale—Cuyahoga Ballroom
11:30 - 2:00
PM
WICA Board Meeting — Summit Boardroom
8:45-10:00 PM
$1 to $75 Flea market and Tops
and Bottoms—Salon 2,3 & 4
9:00–10:00 PM
Registration and Raffle Ticket
Sales Convention Foyer & Lobby
9:00-10:00 PM
WICA Shoppe and Silent Auction
Convention Foyer & Lobby
11:30 - 12:30 AM
Luncheon - Cuyahoga Ballroom
12:30 - 1:30
PM
A Peek into Member’s
Collections—Cuyahoga Ballroom
1:30 - 2:30
PM
Different Shapes and Different Things found in
White Ironstone by Ernie Dieringer
3:30 - 5:00
PM
Tear down of Elsmore & Forester Exhibit
– Independence Room
3:30 - 5:00
PM
WICA Shoppe , Silent Auction,
Raffle Ticket Sales
Convention Foyer & Lobby
3:30 - 5:00
PM
Auction Preview
4:00 - 5:00
PM
Social Hour Cash Bar Available–
Patio Area by Cuyahoga Ballroom
5:00– 6:30
PM
Banquet, Jean Wetherbee Honors Award, Raffle
Drawing and Silent Auction Results– Cuyahoga
Ballroom
6:30 -10:30
PM
Auction—Cuyahoga Ballroom
Sunday May 6, 2012
Convention Registration Form
18th Annual WICA Convention May 3-6, 2012
Instructions: Please complete this form to register for the 18th Annual WICA Convention and related activities and/or to purchase raffle
tickets. Remit this form and your check made out to WICA Inc. by April 6th, 2012 to the following address: WICA National Convention
1513 Perry St., Davenport , IA 52803. Use the back side for additional registrants. Contact Dave Klein with any questions at: 563-5147116 or whoisbugs@q.com. Check the appropriate box below to indicate the reason for using this form
Convention and event registration with raffle Purchase
Please Print Legibly
Raffle Tickets only
Registrant 1
Name as on Name Badge
Street Address
City/State/Zip Code
Phone # Home/Cell
Email Address
Friday Dinner Choice
Circle desired entree
Saturday Banquet Choice
Circle desired entree
(H)
(C)
Registrant 2
(H)
Pork Loin or
Salmon
Chicken Saltimbocca or
Roast Beef Jardinière
(C)
Pork Loin or
Salmon
Chicken Saltimbocca or
Roast Beef Jardinière
Please circle the appropriate responses to the following questions
Is this your first WICA National Convention?
Would you care to be a host/hostess for a first time attendee?
Do you plan to participate in Show, Tell and Ask Friday May 4th?
Send form and photos to Rick Nielsen
Are you consigning or donating items to the auction May 5th?
Send form and photos to Rick Nielsen
Are you are planning to purchase items from the auction for resale?
If so, to avoid paying sales tax, you must provide WICA with your resale license number and the issuing state.
License #___________________________
Issuing State________________________________
Please circle the nights you plan to stay at the Crown Plaza Hotel
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
#
Calculating Registration Fees
WICA Raffle Tickets
(return raffle tickets with registration)
Individual Tickets - $1
Sheets of 6 Tickets - $5
Convention Registration includes all on-site activities including 1 lunch and 2 dinners..
Do you have dietary restrictions ? Yes ___ No ___ Describe _____________________
Meal Registration for Children or non-member spouses accompanying members at the
convention that will be partaking in meals only.
Art and Garden Tour - Friday May 4th 9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.; Tour Includes motor coach
transportation to the Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Flea Market & Spare Parts Swap and Sale Friday May 4,2012
Table Rental
WICA Show and Sale – Sunday May 6,2012
Table Rental
Total Amount Due
(Make check payable to WICA Inc.)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Sun
X
X
X
X
Cost
$1
$5
$95
=
=
=
=
Total $
$
$
$
X
$75
= $
X
$38
= $
X
X
$18
$25
= $
= $
$
Host Facility: Crowne Plaza Hotel (Cleveland South) - 5300 Rockside Road, Independence, Ohio 44131.
Reservations must be made Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. E.S.T. @ (877) 270-1393 prior to April
2nd, 2012. Remember to mention WICA when making your reservation to insure you get the special rate of $86.00
plus tax, per night. The hotel can accommodate all our member’s special needs and provides free parking as well
as a hot breakfast buffet. For more information, go to the website: www.cpclevelandsouth.com
18th Annual WICA National Convention
Show, Tell and Ask Participation Form
Friday, May 4, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
By March 15, 2012, please complete and send this form and photos (digital images using a dark background preferred) to Rick Nielsen.
Scanned forms and digital photos are to be sent to: Rick Nielsen, RN1132@Earthlink.net
Hard-copy forms and photographs are to be sent to: Rick Nielsen, 1132 Westmoor Place, St. Louis, MO 63131.
If you have any questions regarding Show, Tell and Ask items, you may contact Rick Nielsen via e-mail or call him at 314-997-7963.
Participant’s Name _______________________________________________ E-Mail Address ________________________________
Address/City/State/Zip_______________________________________________________Telephone (______)___________________
Item
No.
Body Style
Item
(Include Number
of Pieces)
Maker
(Include Name as
Shown on
Back Stamp)
Registry
Or
Circa
Year
Reason for
Showing Item
Have digital photos of item
and mark been sent to:
RN1132@earthlink.net
18th Annual WICA National Convention
Auction Consignment/Donation Agreement Form
Saturday, May 5, 2012
By March 1,2012, please complete and send this form and digital images or photographs to the Off-Site Auction Chairperson Jim Kerr. E-mail (jmkerr@midtel.net ) or mail this form
and digital images or photographs to WICA Auction 818 Barnerville Rd., Howes Cave, NY 12092.
If you have any questions, please contact Jim Kerr518-296-8052 or via e-mail jmkerr@midtel.net.
I hereby agree to consign or donate (as specified below) to WICA, Inc., (“WICA”), the lots of white ironstone china listed below for sale at the 2012 WICA National Convention Auction (the “Auction”), under the guidelines
and conditions set forth in this Agreement. I certify that I will deliver to WICA each and every lot listed, subject to WICA’s right to decline the consignment or donation prior to the Auction. I certify that I am the owner of
the listed items and have good title and the right to sell or donate them, free from all encumbrances. I further certify that the information on this form is an accurate and fair description of each lot submitted. I agree to hold
harmless the auctioneer and WICA against any claims of the nature referred to in this Agreement. I understand that WICA is entitled to decline to accept the consignment or donation of any of these lots at any time prior to
the Auction, in which event I will retain sole ownership of such lot(s).
Donation or
Consignment
Consignor
Address
Signature
Qty
E –Mail
Date
Item
Include shape, i.e. round, oval,
square, rectangular,
type of pieces,
and dimensions
Maker
Body Style
Circa or
Registry
Date
Phone #
$10 Fee
Per Item
Listed w/
Reserve
Reserve
Price
Amount
$
Damage
Identify the location and size of
chips, flakes, hairlines, spiders,
cracks, discoloration, glaze wear,
utensil marks, bull’s eyes, and
repairs.
Photo
Has a digital
photo been
sent ?
Donation or
Consignment
Qty
Item
Maker
Body Style
Include shape, i.e. round, oval,
square, rectangular,
type of pieces,
and dimensions
Circa or
Registry
Date
$10 Fee
Per Item
Listed w/
Reserve
Total Reserve Fees $
Reserve
Price
Amount
$
Damage
Identify the location and size of
chips, flakes, hairlines, spiders,
cracks, discoloration, glaze wear,
utensil marks, bull’s eyes, and
repairs.
Photo
Has a digital
photo been
sent ?
My check #____made to WICA is enclosed
Damage Definitions
!
Damage is an incident which affected the china body or its glaze after manufacture and which cannot
be attributed to the manufacturing process. Consignors/donors are to use the following damage guidelines
to identify on the “Auction Consignment/Donation Agreement Form” the condition of the lots consigned.
Consignors/donors are to be as detailed as possible when describing damage. Any damage identified during
Auction Check-In which was not identified on the agreement will be marked with a blue dot sticker.
"!Chips and flakes which are not under the glaze – the number and location, i.e. outside rim, inside rim,
base rim, handles, finials, foot ring, etc. #!Rim roughness: rough surface but no actual chips as large as
flakes
#!Flake: less than ½” long and 1/16” deep
#!Small chip: less than ¼” long and 1/8” deep
#!Medium chip: less than ½” long and ¼” deep
#!Large chip: anything larger than those listed above
#!Glaze rub or wear occurring after manufacture
"!Hairlines, spiders, and cracks which may or may not penetrate a glazed body – the number and location
such as handle terminals, top rim, base rim, upper body, etc.
#!Glaze hairline: less than 1”; does not penetrate body
#!Small hairline: indistinct; less than 1”, penetrates body
#!Medium hairline: indistinct; between 1” and 2”, penetrates body
#!Long hairline: indistinct; longer than 2”, penetrates body
#!Crack: prominent; any size, a definite separation, penetrates body!
"!Utensil marks or other wear which affect the gleam of the glaze
"!Bull’s eyes – number, size, and location
"!Discoloration – any change in color, identify the size and the location
"!Restoration and Repairs – identify location and type of restoration, i.e. finial reglued, chip repaired at lip
of bowl
"!Lids and bases which are not the same body style or which are not appropriately sized
Non-Damage Characteristics
The following characteristics are not to be noted on the “Auction Consignment/Donation Agreement Form”
and will not be further identified as damage by Auction Check-In personnel:
"!Stilt marks or damage (chip where the stilt was placed), unless surrounded by discoloration or a bull’s eye
"!Ash or kiln dust embedded in the glaze
"!Underglaze chips regardless of size
"!Crazing not accompanied by discoloration
"!Glaze slips or generally overall poor glaze application
"!Open glaze bubbles
"!Glaze blemishes such as pin-head size dots
"!Glaze roughness which occurred during the manufacturing process
"!Clay separations, stretch marks, or skips
"!Appearance of a glaze color other than white, blue, orange (not rust stains), or some other color