Mystery Maker Marked Acord

Designer
Maker	“Acord”
Marks	“Acord incised to base under glaze
Description	Roughly made wheel thrown clay ramekins with hollowed top tab handle fixed to bowl. Wide bowl tapering to distinct base similar to some oriental ware.
Condition	Very Good condition for age. Age related crazing to internal and external surfaces.
Number
Production Date	Could be as early as mid 1930s to late 1950s
Width	123mm
Depth	45mm
Length (with handle)	165mm
Weight	245gm
Volume	250ml
Acquisition
Rameking Reference Number (s)	ACO 001 ACO 002 ACO 003

Wheel thrown earthenware ramekins that look like they were made in the 1950s but could be much earlier. Each is a slightly different size. The name "Acord" incised by wire to the base. Not well made with the glaze age crackling. Style is similar to Japanese Tea Ceremony bowls. Harlequin interior with matching colour banded around the exterior near the rim. There are no chips or cracks but some crazing and adhesions of clay granules to base. Probably picked up in the kiln after first firing but before glazing.