The Middleport Pottery of Burgess and Leigh (opened 1888)  

 

 

 

 

 The cup shop

 

Location 12 on the plan


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We have moved downstairs to the cup shop which is underneath the casting shop.

the handles which are cast into the plaster moulds need to be trimmed to remove the flash and surplus clay end to ensure every handle is the same size.

The 'green' handle is trimmed in the jig shown below.

 

Handles in a plaster mould
Handles in a plaster mould
The 'flash' can be seen around the handles

 

Fettling the handle to remove the joint line from the mould
Fettling the handle to remove the joint line from the mould

 Cup handle cutter jig
Cup handle cutter jig
Handle placed in the jig ready for cutting
Handle placed in the jig ready for cutting
This is the jig for "Windsor Tea" pattern
- a change piece is used for different patterns		 Handle being cut to size
Handle being cut to size

 

Applying the handle to the cup
Applying the handle to the cup

Cut handle placed on the cup
Cut handle placed on the cup

Sponging the joint between handle and cup
Sponging the joint between 
handle and cup

Cups stacked for drying
Cups stacked for drying

 

 


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