In 1902 Leon V Solon and John Wadsworth introduced the new ware based on continental developments in the decorative arts. This variation of the # 1 design was probably the first in the series of these vases introdued by Solon during his reign as the art director at Mintons (1902 - 1909) and reflect's his interest in classical style. After 1909 Wadsworth, to his credi,t as Solon's successor as art director (1909 - 1914) continued with the tube-lined technique in a more art nouveau style -see earlier posts on this blog.
The tube-lined decoration using trailed slip would have required the utmost skill and the daring colour combinations of the coloured glazes give an added dimension to these striking vases. The tube-lining technique was, of course, used later by Charlotte Rhead and others to great decorative effect - also see earlier posts.
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