Denby was founded as The Bourne Pottery by William Bourne in 1806, in Denby, Derbyshire. Production initially focused on utilitarian salt-glazed stoneware, including bottles. Kitchenware became more important from the end of the 19th century, with decorative items only representing a small percentage of production. (more…)

Grueby is known for the high quality of its matt-decorated artware. The company received a gold medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition. (more…)

Zanesville Art Pottery, one of several potteries located in Zanesville, Ohio, began production in 1900. At first, a line of utilitarian products was made; art pottery was introduced shortly thereafter. The major line was La Moro, which was hand painted and decorated under glaze. The firm was bought by S.A. Weller in 1920 and became known as Weller Plant No. 3. (more…)

In 1751, the Worcester Porcelain Company, led by Dr. John Wall and William Davis, acquired the Bristol pottery of Benjamin Lund and moved it to Worcester. The first wares were painted blue under the glaze; soon thereafter decorating was accomplished by painting on the glaze in enamel colours. Among the most-famous 18th century decorators were James Giles and Jefferys Hamet O’Neale. Transfer-print decoration was developed by the 1760s. (more…)

The Red Wing pottery category includes several potteries from Red Wing, Minnesota. In 1868, David Hallem stated Red Wing Stoneware Co., the first pottery with stoneware as its primary product. The Minnesota Stoneware Co. stated in 1883. The North Star Stoneware Co. was in business from 1892 to 1896. (more…)

The availability of clay, the same used to make bricks and roof tiles, accounted for the great production of red earthenware pottery in the American colonies. Redware pieces are mainly utilitarian – bowls, crocks, jugs etc. (more…)