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Cecil
Jones just turned nineteen when he signed this large
plate. He was born in
Madeley, Shropshire, England in early 1870, and likely a
first
or second year student
at nearby Coalbrookdale School of Art. The
plate has holes in the back rim for hanging.
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From Potter's
Art Jones went on to receive "...several medals and an Art
Teachers' Certificate..." from Coalbrookdale. He later served as
assistant headmaster in 1911, before immigrating to
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Cis was
an English nickname for Cecil (usefulenglish
pdf), and
used often by Jones throughout
his
adult life. We
have even seen his nicknamed signature on late 1940s studio pottery.
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From American
Art Tile we have found only one Broadmoor Pottery tile
signed in
this
manner. Most of
his hard to find Broadmoor items are simply signed "C Jones".
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 Cecil Jones initials found on bottom face
of plate
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The
early Cecil Jones plate weighs in at three-pounds-thirteen-ounces. It
probably remained in his possession throughout his life. A long time
avid collector of his work in southern
California was the prior owner.
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Many
more delightful Cecil Jones items to follow in future articles.
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