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David Leach Cornish Light Infantry Tankard 1920s
In General
This rare and most interesting and distinctive earthenware barrel shaped tankard with applied Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry badge has a strong link to its maker the acclaimed British potter David Leach OBE (1911 – 2005). David Leach was the son of the famous and ground breaking Bernard Leach – known as “the Father of British studio pottery”. The badge is the Regiment’s badge in the form of a 'stringed bugle horn' above which is a scroll inscribed 'CORNWALL'. Above the scroll is a ducal coronet.
David Leach was a Christian pacifist but enlisted in 1941 to fight. However, he refused to wear uniform. He was court martialled twice but ultimately accepted the futility of protest and joined the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. This had originally been named after the then Duke of Cornwall (later to become King Edward VII) in the 1881 Army reforms by merging the 32nd (Cornwall Light Infantry) Regiment and the 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment and continuing in British Army service until 1959 when it merged with the Somerset Light Infantry to become the Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry.
After further amalgamations, it is now part of the Rifles which was formed to serve as the county regiment of 13 British counties including Cornwall.
The tankard is an excellent example of early David Leach earthenware (c 1920s/1930s) and is covered in a terracotta glaze and modelled in low relief. It is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or restoration. It has the David Leech pottery mark at the base of the handle. A stylish tankard made by a famous potter with interesting historical Cornish connections.
Marks
It has the David Leech pottery mark at the base of the handle.
Material
Earthenware with a terracotta glaze.
Condition
It is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or restoration.
Dimensions ( L x W x H )
10 cm x 10 cm x 13.5 cm or 3.93 inches x 3,93 inches or 5.31 inches
Diameter 14cm with handles or 5.51 inches
Weight
To be confirmed.
Shipping
We use trusted couriers in the UK and across the World. We tend to use Royal Mail Special Delivery and Parcelforce 48 in the UK and Royal Mail, Transglobal, DHL and Fedex Worldwide. Purchases are very carefully wrapped and packed using high quality packing materials and extra strong boxes. All parcels are comprehensively insured and sent at the risk of Chapman Pugh Ltd.
ALL SHIPPING COSTS ARE REFUNDED IF LESS THAN STATED BELOW:
Shipping Costs:
United Kingdom £15.45
Europe £25.24
United States and Canada £48.07
Rest of the World £45.20
Please message us for a precise shipping quote for Europe and the Rest of the World. It may be possible to obtain lower prices than those stated depending on the shipping address.
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This rare and most interesting and distinctive earthenware barrel shaped tankard with applied Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry badge has a strong link to its maker the acclaimed British potter David Leach OBE (1911 – 2005). David Leach was the son of the famous and ground breaking Bernard Leach – known as “the Father of British studio pottery”. The badge is the Regiment’s badge in the form of a 'stringed bugle horn' above which is a scroll inscribed 'CORNWALL'. Above the scroll is a ducal coronet.
David Leach was a Christian pacifist but enlisted in 1941 to fight. However, he refused to wear uniform. He was court martialled twice but ultimately accepted the futility of protest and joined the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. This had originally been named after the then Duke of Cornwall (later to become King Edward VII) in the 1881 Army reforms by merging the 32nd (Cornwall Light Infantry) Regiment and the 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment and continuing in British Army service until 1959 when it merged with the Somerset Light Infantry to become the Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry.
After further amalgamations, it is now part of the Rifles which was formed to serve as the county regiment of 13 British counties including Cornwall.
The tankard is an excellent example of early David Leach earthenware (c 1920s/1930s) and is covered in a terracotta glaze and modelled in low relief. It is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or restoration. It has the David Leech pottery mark at the base of the handle. A stylish tankard made by a famous potter with interesting historical Cornish connections.
Marks
It has the David Leech pottery mark at the base of the handle.
Material
Earthenware with a terracotta glaze.
Condition
It is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or restoration.
Dimensions ( L x W x H )
10 cm x 10 cm x 13.5 cm or 3.93 inches x 3,93 inches or 5.31 inches
Diameter 14cm with handles or 5.51 inches
Weight
To be confirmed.
Shipping
We use trusted couriers in the UK and across the World. We tend to use Royal Mail Special Delivery and Parcelforce 48 in the UK and Royal Mail, Transglobal, DHL and Fedex Worldwide. Purchases are very carefully wrapped and packed using high quality packing materials and extra strong boxes. All parcels are comprehensively insured and sent at the risk of Chapman Pugh Ltd.
ALL SHIPPING COSTS ARE REFUNDED IF LESS THAN STATED BELOW:
Shipping Costs:
United Kingdom £15.45
Europe £25.24
United States and Canada £48.07
Rest of the World £45.20
Please message us for a precise shipping quote for Europe and the Rest of the World. It may be possible to obtain lower prices than those stated depending on the shipping address.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 23/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Or best offer
Category Antique Ceramics
Date Art Deco
Early 20th Century Antiques Material Earthenware
Origin English
Maker David Leach
Item code as1105a060 / David Leach
Status For Sale
£225.00
$281.68
€271.06
$281.68
€271.06
Conversion rates as of 23/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Or best offer
View all stock from
Chapmanpugh Modern Antiques
304 Ben Johnson House
Barbican
London
EC2Y 8NQ
Tel : 07739628028
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Get directions to Chapmanpugh Modern Antiques
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