From 1910 to 1982, Wood & Sons Ltd operated earthenware manufacturing at the Trent, New Wharf, and Stanley Potteries in Burslem. The company was founded in 1865 by Absalom Wood and his son T.F. Wood, members of one of the prominent pottery dynasties that date back to the origins of the Staffordshire pottery industry. Originally trading as Wood & Son, the business changed its name to Wood & Sons in approximately 1907 and was incorporated as Wood & Sons Ltd in 1910.

In 1921, T.F. Wood's son, Harry F. Wood, succeeded him as chairman, and under his management, Wood & Sons Ltd grew into a large and prosperous earthenware manufacturer. The company had several associated entities, including H.J. Wood Ltd (located at Alexandra Pottery, Burslem), Bursley Ltd (later renamed Susie Cooper Pottery Co. Ltd, located at the Crown Pottery, Burslem), and Ellgreave Pottery Co. Ltd (located more...

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A Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware jug gloss pink and blue flowers…

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware Jug with Floral Design

A Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware jug gloss pink and blue flowers green leaves, green rim and handle (lustrous) pattern TL76, height 22.5 cm

A Bursley-, ware wall charger designed by Charlotte Rhead,…

Charlotte Rhead Floral Wall Charger

A Bursley-, ware wall charger designed by Charlotte Rhead, early 20th-century. With a floral motif in polychrome. With a cord on the reverse for hanging. Marked on the reverse 'T'. Length 3.7 cm, diameter 46.5 cm, width 4 8 mm

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware vase, of ovoid form, in pattern…

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware Vase - Floral Ovoid Design

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware vase, of ovoid form, in pattern TL4, decorated with flowers and foliage, in tones of pink, purple, blue and green on a cream ground, height 18.5 cm

A Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware vase, with hand painted floral…

Charlotte Rhead Hand Painted Floral Vase

A Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware vase, with hand painted floral motifs. Makers stamp to base, height 10 cm, depth 8.5 cm

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware jug, baluster shape, tube lined…

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware Jug with Stylised Leaves

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware jug, baluster shape, tube lined decoration with wide band of stylised leaves, 16 cm high

Wall charger early 20th century, c1939, Bursley Ware Pottery…

Charlotte Rhead Floral Wall Charger, c1939

Wall charger early 20th century, c1939, Bursley Ware Pottery with floral Tube lined decoration by Charlotte Rhead, printed factory base mark, Bursley Ware, Charlotte Rhead, England TL3R, diameter 37 cm

Two Bursley Ware Art Deco vases 'Amstel' design by Frederick…

Bursley Ware Art Deco Vases by Frederick Rhead

Two Bursley Ware Art Deco vases 'Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead 21 cm and 17 cm heights

Bursley Ware Art Deco fruit bowl and vase 'Amstel' design by…

Art Deco Fruit Bowl and Vase by Frederick Rhead

Bursley Ware Art Deco fruit bowl and vase 'Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead 19 cm diameter and 21 cm height

Two Bursley Ware Art Deco fruit bowls 'Amstel' design by…

Pair of Bursley Ware Art Deco Fruit Bowls

Two Bursley Ware Art Deco fruit bowls 'Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead, 20 cm and 19.5 cm diameters

Two Bursley Ware Art Deco shallow table centre bowls 'Amstel'…

Pair of Bursley Ware Art Deco Amstel Bowls by Rhead

Two Bursley Ware Art Deco shallow table centre bowls 'Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead, 26 cm and 21 cm diameters

Two Bursley Ware Art Deco graduated water jugs 'Amstel' design…

Bursley Ware Art Deco Water Jugs, Amstel Design

Two Bursley Ware Art Deco graduated water jugs 'Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead, 14.5 and 11 cm heights

Bursley Ware Art Deco small teapot and serving dish 'Amstel'…

Art Deco Teapot and Serving Dish by Frederick Rhead

Bursley Ware Art Deco small teapot and serving dish 'Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead

Bursley Ware Art Deco rose bowl and vase 'Amstel' design by…

Art Deco Rose Bowl and Vase by Frederick Rhead

Bursley Ware Art Deco rose bowl and vase 'Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead 15 cm and 16 cm heights

Two Bursley Ware Art Deco vases 'Amstel' design by Frederick…

Pair of Art Deco Bursley Ware Amstel Vases by Rhead

Two Bursley Ware Art Deco vases 'Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead 18 cm and 15 cm heights

Two Bursley Ware Art Deco candlesticks 'Amstel' design by…

Pair of Bursley Ware Amstel Candlesticks by F. Rhead

Two Bursley Ware Art Deco candlesticks 'Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead, 18 cm and 11 cm heights

Bursley Ware Art Deco table centre bowl 'Amstel' design by…

Art Deco Bursley Ware Table Centre Bowl - Amstel Design

Bursley Ware Art Deco table centre bowl 'Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead, 31 cm diameter

Bursley Ware Art Deco cylindrical long stem Vase,Amstel' design…

Art Deco Vase by Frederick Rhead

Bursley Ware Art Deco cylindrical long stem Vase,Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead 26 cm height

Bursley Ware Art Deco hexagonal long stem vase 'Amstel' design…

Art Deco Bursley Ware Vase by Frederick Rhead

Bursley Ware Art Deco hexagonal long stem vase 'Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead 25 cm height

Bursley Ware Art Deco jardiniere 'Amstel' design by Frederick…

Art Deco Jardiniere 'Amstel' by Frederick Rhead

Bursley Ware Art Deco jardiniere 'Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead 15.5 cm

Bursley Ware Art Deco ovoid vase Amstel design by Frederick…

Art Deco Bursley Ware Vase by Frederick Rhead

Bursley Ware Art Deco ovoid vase Amstel design by Frederick Rhead 25 cm height

Bursley Ware Art Deco squat spherical vase 'Amstel' design by…

Art Deco Amstel Vase by Frederick Rhead

Bursley Ware Art Deco squat spherical vase 'Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead, 15.5 cm height

Bursley Ware Art Deco slab sided vase 'Amstel' design by…

Art Deco Bursley Ware Vase - 'Amstel' Design

Bursley Ware Art Deco slab sided vase 'Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead, 37 cm height

Bursley Ware Art Deco large candlestick 'Amstel' design by…

Art Deco Candlestick by Frederick Rhead, 38 cm Height

Bursley Ware Art Deco large candlestick 'Amstel' design by Frederick Rhead, 38 cm height

Five pieces of Bursley Ware (Wood & Sons) 'Amstel' china,…

Bursley Ware 'Amstel' China Set by Frederick Rhead

Five pieces of Bursley Ware (Wood & Sons) 'Amstel' china, designed by Frederick Rhead, c.1923, three vases, a bowl and plate. Provenance: The Estate of Emeritus Professor Brian Coote CBE, FRSNZ (1929 - 2019)

A Wedgwood Fairyland Lustreware, the exterior in blue lustre…

Wedgwood Fairyland Lustreware and Bursley Ware Dragon Bowl

A Wedgwood Fairyland Lustreware, the exterior in blue lustre with phoenix decoration, the interior mottled orange with stylised gilt decoration at rim and phoenix to base. 1920-1930. Pattern Z2644. Together with a Bursley Ware 'Dragon' octagonal low bowl.…

Frederick Rhead, two Bursley Ware Amstel small vases, painted…

Pair of Bursley Ware Amstel Vases by Frederick Rhead

Frederick Rhead, two Bursley Ware Amstel small vases, painted ceramic with bird decoration, marked to the base, the largest, 17.5 x 10 x 10 cm

Frederick Rhead, three Bursley Ware Amstel vessels, including a…

Bursley Ware Amstel Collection by Frederick Rhead

Frederick Rhead, three Bursley Ware Amstel vessels, including a cake stand, a lidded box and an ashtray, marked to the base, the cake stand, 11 x 20.5 x 20.5 cm

Frederick Rhead, two Bursley Ware Amstel platters, painted…

Bursley Ware Amstel Platters with Bird Decoration by Rhead

Frederick Rhead, two Bursley Ware Amstel platters, painted ceramic with bird decoration, marked to the base, the largest, 7.5 x 28 x 28 cm

Frederick Rhead, large Bursley Ware Amstel platter, painted…

Bursley Ware Amstel Platter by Frederick Rhead

Frederick Rhead, large Bursley Ware Amstel platter, painted ceramic with bird decoration, marked to the base, 6 x 31 x 31 cm

Frederick Rhead, four Bursley Ware Amstel dishes, of different…

Bursley Ware Amstel dishes by Frederick Rhead

Frederick Rhead, four Bursley Ware Amstel dishes, of different shapes, marked to the base, the largest, Diam. 22 cm

Frederick Rhead, Bursley Ware Amstel hexagonal vase, painted…

Bursley Ware Amstel Hexagonal Vase with Bird Decoration

Frederick Rhead, Bursley Ware Amstel hexagonal vase, painted ceramic with bird decoration, marked to the base, 25.5 x 13 x 11.5 cm

Frederick Rhead, Bursley Ware Amstel trumpet vase, painted…

Bursley Ware Amstel Trumpet Vase with Bird Decoration

Frederick Rhead, Bursley Ware Amstel trumpet vase, painted ceramic with bird decoration, marked to the base, 25 x 15 x 13 cm

Frederick Rhead, three Bursley Ware Amstel jugs, painted…

Bursley Ware Amstel Jugs with Bird Decoration by Rhead

Frederick Rhead, three Bursley Ware Amstel jugs, painted ceramic with bird decoration, marked to the base, the largest, 13.5 x 18 x 12.5 cm

Frederick Rhead Bursley Ware 'Baghdad' vase figural floral…

Frederick Rhead Baghdad Vase with Figural Floral Decoration

Frederick Rhead Bursley Ware 'Baghdad' vase figural floral decoration, marked to base, height 21 cm

Bursley Ware Charlotte Rhead cylindrical vase floral tube-lined…

Charlotte Rhead Floral Vase

Bursley Ware Charlotte Rhead cylindrical vase floral tube-lined decoration

A Bursley Ware Charlotte Rhead plate, cream plate with beige…

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware Plate, 36cm

A Bursley Ware Charlotte Rhead plate, cream plate with beige flower detail, signature to base, diameter 36 cm

Frederick Rhead Bursley Ware Amstel vase, bird decoration, dual…

Rhead Bursley Ware Amstel Vase with Bird Decoration

Frederick Rhead Bursley Ware Amstel vase, bird decoration, dual handled. (Rim chip to top). Marked to base. Height 18.5 cm

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware Tube lined bowl painted with…

Charlotte Rhead Tube Lined Leaf Bowl

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware Tube lined bowl painted with stylised leaves in tones of green, yellow & ochre. Pattern number 'TL2 J'. Condition: good to fair, some crazing, paint wear & staining. Diameter 28 cm

A pair of Bursley Ware 'Charlotte Rhead' vases. Height 23.3 cm

Bursley Ware Charlotte Rhead Vases - 23.3 cm Height

A pair of Bursley Ware 'Charlotte Rhead' vases. Height 23.3 cm

Bursley Ware Charlotte Rhead vase. Blue & gilt floral…

Blue and Gilt Charlotte Rhead Vase, 21cm Height

Bursley Ware Charlotte Rhead vase. Blue & gilt floral decoration, height 21 cm

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware tulip charger of shallow circular…

Charlotte Rhead Tulip Charger

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware tulip charger of shallow circular form tube lined with multi coloured flowers & foliage around a narrow border, signed to base 'Charlotte Rhaed Burley Ware T.L14'. Condition good, paint loss to the central green medallion…

Good Charlotte Rhead lamp base, standing approx 30 cm tall,…

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware Lamp Base

Good Charlotte Rhead lamp base, standing approx 30 cm tall, marked Bursley Ware Charlotte Rhead England

Five Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware bowls, TL68 pattern,…

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware Bowls Set

Five Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware bowls, TL68 pattern, comprising of 2 large bowls (24 cm dia. & 21.5 cm dia.), a pair of smaller bowls (17 cm wide) and another (with crack to rim) 11.8 cm dia.

Bursley Ware Charlotte Rhead jug etc. Floral decorated jug; and…

Floral Jug and Flaxman Vase

Bursley Ware Charlotte Rhead jug etc. Floral decorated jug; and Flaxman Ware vase (rim chip to base). Height 19 cm. (jug)

Art Deco Bursley Ware Frederick Rhead bowl Amstel pattern, 15.5…

Art Deco Bursley Ware Bowl in Amstel Pattern

Art Deco Bursley Ware Frederick Rhead bowl Amstel pattern, 15.5 cm wide

Two rare Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware jugs pattern 194, tube…

Pair of Rare Charlotte Rhead Pansy Jugs, 1920s

Two rare Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware jugs pattern 194, tube lined 'Naturalist Pansies', 11.5 cm & 14 cm high approx, circa 1920

Large jug by Charlotte Rhead, Bursley ware

Charlotte Rhead's Bursley Jug

Large jug by Charlotte Rhead, Bursley ware