Elijah Cotton started his business at the Lichfield Street Works, in Eastwood, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. He outgrew these works and in 1885 established the Nelson Pottery on the corner of Nelson Road and Commercial Road, also in Hanley, using the Lord Nelson tradename.
Although well-known for their extraordinary chintz patterns, the Lord Nelson Pottery produced an enormous variety of tableware, including this very rare cup.
Manufactured sometime in the 1950's, this cartoonish cup is quite unusual. Whilst the Lord Nelson Pottery did produce pieces with illustrations of people, I can find no other example even remotely like this.
I love this quirky design of a quiet man hanging out his washing.
As with all Goosehouse Designs jewellery, this unique jewellery is individually handcrafted by me in my studio. My upcycled, sustainable, broken china jewellery is crafted from ethically-sourced, pre-damaged, vintage china, that would otherwise end up in landfill. It is the perfect romantic gift for wedding anniversaries, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and any time you want to show your love through a treasured piece of artisan jewellery.
Your Goosehouse Designs jewellery will be sent to you carefully wrapped and packaged using recycled and recyclable materials. I am committed, at all times, to operating my business in every way I can to be kinder and gentler to the planet.
The silver in this ring is sterling silver, and is stamped with the .925 stamp.
This rectangle ring is 30mm x 15mm x 5mm deep.
The ring is fully adjustable to fit all sizes.
Lord Nelson by Elijah Cotton, 'Man with washing', rectangle vintage china ring
The vintage china I use in my jewellery pieces is all recycled from pieces found at garage sales and op. shops, or through vintage dealers, who are happy to pass on some of their less-than-perfect items. I carefully cut out the selected section of china, shape it by hand, then grind the edges nice and smooth. I securely fix the piece into the sterling silver blank, then grout it so it stays firmly in place.
As with all artisan jewellery, some care needs to be taken to keep your piece in as-new condition.
The vintage china in your piece may well be up to a hundred years old, and needs to be treated accordingly. It is not recommended that you swim or shower whilst wearing your jewellery, nor that you wear it gardening or playing sport or any other activity where the item may get badly knocked. China is breakable, after all.
The sterling silver ring and earring hooks are easily adjustable, but care must be taken not to bend them too quickly or too sharply. As with all metals, if they are worked roughly they may break.
The sterling silver bezel will enjoy a regular simple polish with a quality silvercloth. If you do use silver polish, do not get it on the china or the grout. Do not use strong chemicals on your jewellery.