Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Astbury-Whieldon ware — ▪ pottery English pottery, principally earthenware, with applied decoration, produced from about 1730 to 1745 by two Staffordshire potters, John Astbury (Astbury, John) and Thomas Whieldon. Instead of the more common stamped relief decoration,… … Universalium
Thomas Whieldon — (born September 1719 in Penkhull, Stoke on Trent died March 1795) was one of the most respected and well known English potters of his time. By 1740, he was the master of pottery at Fenton Low. His talent and renown picked up gradually and by 1748 … Wikipedia
tortoiseshell ware — ▪ pottery earthenware with variegated, surface colour made in Staffordshire, England, in the 18th century. It was a subdivision of the “clouded” (agate) ware made about 1755–60 at Staffordshire, especially by Thomas Whieldon. The brown… … Universalium
pottery — /pot euh ree/, n., pl. potteries. 1. ceramic ware, esp. earthenware and stoneware. 2. the art or business of a potter; ceramics. 3. a place where earthen pots or vessels are made. [1475 85; POTTER1 + Y3] * * * I One of the oldest and most… … Universalium
Victorian majolica — is earthenware pottery made in 19th century Britain and the USA with molded surfaces and colorful clear lead glazes. HistoryVictorian Majolica was originated by Mintons Ltd, who exhibited it at the Great Exhibition of 1851 under the name Palissy… … Wikipedia
agateware — /ag it wair /, n. 1. steel or iron household ware enameled in an agatelike pattern. 2. pottery variegated to resemble agate. [1855 60; AGATE + WARE1] * * * ▪ pottery in pottery, 18th century ware of varicoloured clay, with an overall marbled… … Universalium
Wedgwood, Josiah — (baptized July 12, 1730, Burslem, Staffordshire, Eng. died Jan. 3, 1795, Etruria, Staffordshire) British pottery designer and manufacturer. His family had been potters since the 17th century. After an apprenticeship with his elder brother, he… … Universalium
Wedgwood — Wedgwood, strictly Josiah Wedgwood and Sons , is a British pottery firm, originally founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood, which in 1987 merged with Waterford Crystal, creating Waterford Wedgwood, the Ireland based luxury brands group. The company… … Wikipedia
Wood family — English family of Staffordshire potters, a major force in the development of Staffordshire wares from peasant pottery to an organized industry. Its most prominent members were Ralph Wood (1715–72), his brother Aaron (1717–85), and his son Ralph,… … Universalium
WEDGWOOD (J.) — WEDGWOOD JOSIAH (1730 1795) Principal représentant d’une importante dynastie de potiers anglais, Josiah Wedgwood, treizième enfant de Thomas Wedgwood, est né à Burslem (Staffordshire). Dès l’âge de neuf ans, il travaille à la poterie paternelle… … Encyclopédie Universelle
