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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.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
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Georgian Black Basalt Creamer Jug by Turner, English circa 1800
By John Turner
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Black Basalt Creamer Jug or small pitcher, which we attribute to John Turner of Lane End, Longton, Staffordshire Potteries, circa 1762 to 1806 of the English Geor...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Majolica Green-Glazed Geranium Plate, Hope & Carter, English, ca. 1870s
Located in Banner Elk, NC
English majolica green-glazed 9.13-inch plate, with relief molded geranium plants and blossoms and a shaped rim by the English firm Hope & Carter, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ca. 1870s....
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Georgian Masons rare Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Table & Flower Pot Ptn, Ca 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an Ironstone pottery, Jug or Pitcher made by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England and is decorated in the Table and Flower Pot Pattern, fully stamped to the base and dating to the earliest period of Mason's Ironstone production, circa 1818.
This is a very rare shaped Masons Jug...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
1870 Minton Emerald Green Oyster Plate
By Minton
Located in Ross, CA
Minton emerald green oyster plate, made in England on November 25, 1870.
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood blue and white jasperware jewelry tray
By Wedgwood
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Wedgwood jasperware jewelry tray, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes and an elegant laurels...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Basket Japan Pattern, Georgian circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, very early Mason's Ironstone Hydra jug or pitcher in the Basket Japan pattern, made in the English, late Georgian period, circa 1815-1820.
This jug is very decorativ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
