Eliza Simmance Doulton Lambeth Ewer Vase, 1875

A Doulton Lambeth ewer vase by Eliza Simmance, ovoid shape with short tapering neck, a mask of Pan modelled below the rim, the body heavily decorated with foliate panels, sculptural carving and beading. Dated 1875 and with artist's marks for Simmance (act. 1873 - 1928), and assistant Emma Martin. Height 6.89 in.

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Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
Ewer / Pitcher - A type of jug with a narrow neck bulbous body and wide spout, originally used for carrying and storing liquids such as water or wine. In medieval times they were the source of water to wash ones hands during and after a meal. later the shape was used for vessels in silver, gold, glass and ceramics.

In Victorian times they were made in ceramics and occasionally glass with a matching basin, and sometimes other accessories such as a soap holder or toothbrush holder. Their purpose was to provide facilities for personal washing In the early 19th century were often enclosed in purpose built stands, and later resided on a washstand..

Sometimes the words "ewer" and "pitcher" are used interchangably, but a pitcher is generally considered to be a jug, and would have a wide mouth, and a gently tapering body.

This item has been included into following indexes:

Royal Doulton (England) Series Ware - Pipes of Pan 13
Royal Doulton (England), item types
- jugs, other 536
- Lambeth Ware, jugs 100
- Lambeth Ware, vases 268
- ovoid and baluster shaped vases 1,572
- vases, other 780