The Wedgwood Pottery Company has been in operation for over 250 years. Founded in 1759 in England by Josiah Wedgwood, the company quickly became known for its high-quality pottery and innovative designs.

In the early years of the company, Josiah Wedgwood was focused on creating new types of pottery that would meet the demands of the changing market. He introduced a variety of new techniques, including the use of transfer printing, which allowed for intricate designs to be applied to pottery quickly and easily.

One of Wedgwood's most famous designs was the Jasperware line, which was introduced in more...

Parian is a white unglazed statuary porcelain resembling marble, named after the Greek Island of Paros, which produces a very fine white marble. The Copeland & Garrett factory at Stoke-on-Trent is credited with the introduction of parian ware to Britain. Production of parian ware figures at Copeland commenced about 1841, and some of the figures were based on works by sculptors John Bell, and American Hiram Powers. Sales of parian figures were boosted by special orders from the Art Union of London commencing in 1844, where subscribers paid an annual fee, and in return participated in a ballot to more...

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19th century Wedgwood parian bust, depicting John Milton,…

Wedgwood Parian Bust of John Milton

19th century Wedgwood parian bust, depicting John Milton, raised on a round pedestal, impressed Milton/ Wedgwood/E.W. Wyon F. To back, a/f (repaired), height 36 cm

A Wedgwood parian ware bust of Robbie Burns Empressed marks…

Wedgwood Parian Ware Robbie Burns Bust

A Wedgwood parian ware bust of Robbie Burns Empressed marks 'Wedgwood', 'Burns'. Height 35 cm

G Stephenson bust, 1858 parian by Wedgwood & Sons, lL.W.Wyon. F,…

G Stephenson Parian Bust by Wedgwood & Sons

G Stephenson bust, 1858 parian by Wedgwood & Sons, lL.W.Wyon. F, 39 cm high

A pair of Wedgwood parian ware portrait busts of Robert Burns…

Wedgwood Parian Ware Busts of Burns and Scott

A pair of Wedgwood parian ware portrait busts of Robert Burns and Walter Scott, circa 1848, by Edward William Wyon, stamped Burns and Scott Wedgwood, E.W. Wyon. F, 36 cm and 37 cm high

Wedgwood Parian ware 'The Dancing Hours' figurine

Wedgwood Dancing Hours Figurine

Wedgwood Parian ware 'The Dancing Hours' figurine

A Wedgwood pale blue glazed parian pot-pourri vase and cover,…

Wedgwood Blue Pot-Pourri Vase and Cover, 19th Century

A Wedgwood pale blue glazed parian pot-pourri vase and cover, English, 19th century. 20 cm high