Reynardine Research

The Double-Underline Pattern Number Group

Cuno Koopstra and Dick Henrywood

Previous articles have covered series of pattern numbers used by various pottery firms, but there is one group of wares which are numbered quite distinctively so form a specific group. The pattern numbers are printed on the wares, normally followed by a full stop and with two short lines underneath. The numbers range between 52 and 88 and so far have been found only on teawares. Only one pattern has so far been recorded with any title ("Fountain of Love", pattern 88). The maker is unknown but two impressed marks may give a clue; one a crown and the other a distinctive star-like symbol. Other small workman's marks are found which are not necessarily distinctive but may be helpful in identifying other examples.

This is clearly not a comprehensive list and there must be other examples to be recorded. Contributions from other collectors would be most welcome.

52. Not titled Teawares (teabowl, saucer) Suggested title: Spotted Deer (with Deer and Cottage border)
62. Not titled Teawares (cup, saucer) Suggested title: Tea Party		63. Not titled Teawares (teabowl, saucer) Suggested title: Woodman
67. Not titled Teawares (saucer) Suggested title:		68. Not titled Teawares (teabowl, saucer) Suggested title:
70. Not titled Teawares (teabowl, saucer) Suggested title: Travelling Family		71. Not titled Teawares (teabowl, saucer) Suggested title: Peacocks
73. Not titled Teawares (saucer) Suggested title: Foliate Symmetry
75. Not titled Teawares (cup, teabowl, saucer) Suggested title: Sheltered Peasants		76. Not titled Teawares (saucer) Suggested title: Languid Angler
77. Not titled Teawares (saucer) Suggested title: Chevrotain		78. Not titled Teawares (saucer) Suggested title: Acanthus
79. Not titled Teawares (saucer) Suggested title: Father and Daughters		80. Not titled Teawares (teabowl, saucer) Suggested title: Gleaning Children
		82. Not titled Teawares (teabowl, saucer) Suggested title:
83. Not titled Teawares (teabowl, saucer, teapot) Suggested title: Cherubs with Goat		85. Not titled Teawares (teabowl, saucer) Suggested title:
86. Not titled Teawares (saucer) Suggested title:		87. Not titled Teawares (cup, saucer) Suggested title:
88. "Fountain of Love" Teawares (saucer)		88. "Fountain of Love" Teawares (saucer)
88. "Fountain of Love" Teawares (teabowl, saucer)
NN. Not titled Teawares (saucer) Suggested title: Country Dance Although the saucer shown here does not have a double underline number mark, it does bear the distinctive impressed star mark.