An early T G Green Cornish Kitchenware Raisins canister storage jar dating to the the 1930s. It bears the early Church Gresley stamp to its base and is marked "Green & Co Ltd Gresley England" - see image.

History

The blue and white striped Cornish Ware by T. G. Green is recognised as one of the most classic and enduring designs of twentieth century kitchen pottery. Established in 1864 by Thomas Goodwin Green, when he purchased the Derbyshire pottery of Church Gresley, T G Green potteries started out by manufacturing utilitarian kitchen and table-wares for local demand only.  

The classic blue and white banded design was born as a result of the economic recession that followed the First World War. With factory workers in their white earthenware division down to a two-day week, further projects were urgently required. The result was Cornish Kitchenware, or Cornish Ware, as it became known.

The banded Cornish ware was created by dipping the unfired pottery in blue slip and then turning each piece on a lathe to remove bands of the slip, revealing the white body underneath. A clear glaze followed to make them watertight and suitable for kitchen use. 

Year of manufacture: c.1930

Origin: England

Material: ceramic 

Diameter 11cm  Height 15cm

Condition: excellent with some slight discolouration to the glaze inside - see image.