Burtles Tate: 1885
8 JANUARY 1885
Design Number
20085
Description
None
This was the first Burtles & Tate registration to be submitted as a photograph. It looks more like a piece of plumbing equipment than a glass object. We have a tap-like handle of two circles connected to a threaded screw top.
8 JANUARY 1885
Design Number
20086
Description
None
Probably the most famous design from the company, this is a flower holder in the shape of a swan. This was produced in many colours, some opalescent, and in at least three sizes.
Image
(taken at the V&A)
Clear glass version
(photo by Rob Young)
24 JANUARY 1885
Design Number
20972
Description
Flower stand
Similar to the tall part only of 21108 as seen below, but the opening at the top is more of a horizontal angle.
Image
Thanks to Simon Jones for the image, this shows the lower half of the design
28 JANUARY 1885
Design Number
21108
Description
Flower stand
A variation of 20972. The ruffles on the bottom piece are wavy.
Image
thanks to eBay member glenvarloch for the photos
You can see the registration number on the left side of the base
28 JANUARY 1885
Design Number
21109
Description
Flower stand
A variation of 20972. The base piece is wider.
28 JANUARY 1885
Design Number
21110
Description
Flower stand
A variation of 20972. The base piece is wider and the ruffled edge points down.
2 FEBRUARY 1885
Design Number
21325
Description
Flower basket
Tiny basket with a top handle.
2 FEBRUARY 1885
Design Number
21326
Description
Flower stand
A variation of 20972. The base piece is wider and the ruffled edge is wavy.
2 FEBRUARY 1885
Design Number
21327
Description
Flower stand
A variation of 20972. The base piece is low off the ground and squashed.
2 FEBRUARY 1885
Design Number
21328
Description
Flower vase
A single trumpet vase with ruffled wavy top.
2 FEBRUARY 1885
Design Number
21329
Description
Flower vase
A single trumpet vase with ruffled flat top.
Image
photo by eBay user antscollectables
20 MARCH 1885
Design Number
24100
Description
Flower stand
Like 20972 having a base and trumpet piece, but the colouring is different. The petals are plain white and the stem of the trumpet vase is clear.
7 MAY 1885
Design Number
26480
Description
None
A single flat shell piece.
29 JUNE 1885
Design Number
29106
Description
Flower boat
A narrow patterned boat with side stands to keep it flat.
Image
(thanks to Roy for the photo)
This pattern was also used on the following posy boat - a triangular shape with each side being 15 cms long
Photo by Jim & Janelle Jefferson
26 SEPTEMBER 1885
Design Number
34196
Description
Flower vase
A sparrow stands over a rectangular bird bath
Image
photo by Kevin Collins
18 DECEMBER 1885
Design Number
39807
Description
Flower basket
An irregular shaped long basket with handle. The body of the basket appears to have a brick style pattern, and quickly thins to a narrow point.
Image
Photo by Dave Peterson
