Outstanding Doulton Lambeth Horses Tyg by Hannah Barlow 1872

For offer is this outstanding, substantial, and rare, early Hannah Barlow horses Tyg. The delightfully simple design is of three horses in blue sgraffito with foliate handles. The silver rim is marked as London 1872. The tyg has in excellent original condition with only minor manufacturing imperfections that do not detract from the beauty of its display. These include some small soot patter typical of early Doulton manufacturing. The base has the early Doulton Lambeth stamp and the renowned Hannah Barlow’s initials. Ref: 2416 Hannah Barlow (1851-1916) was a ceramic artists who worked at the Doulton & Co. pottery in Lambeth during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was renowned for her contribution to Doulton’s decorative stoneware, especially her distinctive hand-incised and painted designs featuring animals. After studying at Lambeth School of Art, Hannah Barlow started work for Doulton in 1871. She was the first female artist employed by Doulton. Hannah was the only artist at Doulton Lambeth who specialised in sgraffito (incised decoration), where she carved intricate animal designs directly into the clay before firing. Her detailed, lifelike depictions of horses, deer, dogs and farm animals in naturalistic settings are instantly recognisable. Hannah often worked in collaboration with other Doulton artists, including her sister Florence.