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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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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
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...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
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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
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
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
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