The vast array of ceramic products manufactured by the venerable English ceramics manufactory Wedgwood, established in the mid-1700s, is presented.Over 500 stunning color photos display early green glazed earthenwares, Queen’s Ware, Black Basalt, Jasper ware, dry-bodied stonewares, majolica, Bone China,and lustre ware ranging from teapots and tableware to statuary and Art Deco sculptures.

The vast array of ceramic products manufactured by the venerable English ceramics manufactory Wedgwood, established in the mid-1700s, is presented.Over 500 stunning color photos display early green glazed earthenwares, Queen’s Ware, Black Basalt, Jasper ware, dry-bodied stonewares, majolica, Bone China,and lustre ware ranging from teapots and tableware to statuary and Art Deco sculptures.

A fascinating, detailed history of the development and dissemination of the many Wedgwood wares over the centuries includes a useful timeline for quick reference, a bibliography, index, and values in the captions.This reference will be required reading for every Anglophile and ceramics aficionado!

Acknowledgments

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1. Earthenware

Chapter 2. Creamware ! Queen’s Ware

Chapter 3. Decorative Glazed Earthenware

Chapter 4. Matte Glazed Earthenware

Chapter 5. Black Basalt

Chapter 6. Jasper Ware

Chapter 7. Other Dry-Body Stoneware

Chapter 8. Bone China

Chapter 9. Lustre Ware and Lustre Decoration

Chapter 10. Other Ceramic Wares

Wedgwood Chronology

Bibliography

Appendix

Index