A Belleek 'Neptune' trio, 1891-1926, Second black mark period, the cup delicately modelled with shell feet and a coral handle, all items with fine lustre glazes and edged in light green colours; with printed marks underside, diameter 5.91 in., and 5.31 in., (plates) height 1.97 in., (cup)
- Lustre Ware - Lustre decoration on ceramics is created by painting a thin deposit of metal oxide such as gold, silver or copper onto the surface, and then firing the item again, so that metal oxide forms a thin film on the surface. The finished effect is a shiny metallic surface. The technique was used in the 19th century by potteries such as Crown Devon, Grimwades, Maling, and Royal Doulton. However the best known use was by Wedgwood for its Fairyland lustre.
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