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Who are the famous British potters in history?
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There were many famous British potters in history. One of the most notable British ceramicists was Josiah Wedgwood. Nicknamed the “Father of British pottery,” he founded the Wedgwood Company in 1759. Other well-known potters from the UK include Bernard Leach, founder of Leach Pottery; Clarice Cliff, who designed for Wilkinson Pottery; and contemporary ceramic artists Grayson Perry and Emma Bridgewater. Find a wide variety of British pottery on 1stDibs.
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Large Original Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Keith Murray, C.1930
By Keith Murray
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely shaped grey ceramic vase made by Wedgwood.
Designed by Keith Murray
Makers marks and facsimile signature on base
2 tiny hairline cracks to the rim.( shown in the images ) ...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
$600 Sale Price
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Georgian Mason
s Ironstone Platter in Basket Japan Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early Mason's Ironstone pottery rectangular platter, hand painted in the very decorative basket Japan pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
$397 Sale Price
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Wedgwood Jasperware Green and White Vase English Neoclassical
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 'sage' green and white English Wedgwood Jasperware matte stoneware vase in the Neoclassical style, England, 1973. Vase has Renaissance/Neoc...
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
William IVth John Ridgway large ironstone Dinner Plate Pattern 5053, Circa 1835
By John Ridgways
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative, Imperial Stone China (ironstone), large Dinner Plate by John Ridgway, dating to the William IVth period of the 19th cen...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
Antique Spode Porcelain Serving Platter Hand Painted
Gilded Ptn 967 circa 1810
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine example of an English George III period, porcelain serving platter or large oval dish, made by Spode and hand painted in candlelight Pattern 967, during the early 19t...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Masons Ironstone Platter in Red Peony and Scrolls Pattern, Circa 1835
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This Ironstone pottery Platter was made by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England and is decorated in the Red Peony & Scrolls pattern, dating to the 19th century, ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
