Large Boarstall-ware vessel

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Medieval vessel

Medieval vessel

Name/Title

Large Boarstall-ware vessel

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.620

Description

Fragments of a large vessel (a possible jug) found in Waterperry Gardens. circa 1201-1400

Context

The fragments of medieval lead glazed earthenware jug/ vessel.were restored by Georgina Castle of Applied Conservation, Thame Report of restoration: To consolidate all available pieces. Paraloid B72 20% in acetone solution was used to consolidate the break edges. All available sections were bonded using Paraloid B72. Selected areas to support the vessel were cast in plaster of Paris. This was strengthened using Paraloid B72 20% in acetone solution. The cast areas were retouched using conservation grade acrylics and artists fine powder pigments to replicate the colour of the earthenware body for a museum repair.

Cataloged By

Colin Whittle

Category

Ancient Pottery & Artefacts

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Location

* Untyped Location

C10S1

General Notes

Note

Many thanks to Georgina Castle of Applied Conservation (Ceramic and Glass Restoration) for sharing her report. Applied Conservation can be found at 3 Priestend, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2 AE. Tel 07972335756.