In 1921, the Carter & Co. Pottery in Poole, England acquired a subsidiary pottery that became known as Carter, Stabler & Adams. Known from early on as the ‘Poole Pottery’, the company soon became well known for its decorative wares. (more…)

After working for Minton for a number of years, George Jones established his own pottery at Stoke-on-Trent in 1871 where he worked with his seven sons. George Jones majolica wares are very similar to those produced by Minton, although the pink and turquoise glazes used in the interiors are of lighter shades. (more…)

Toby jugs are drinking vessels that usually depict a full-figured, robust, genial drinking man. They originated in England in the late eighteenth century. The term “Toby” probably is related to the character Uncle Toby from Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne. (more…)

Terra-Cotta is ware made of hard, semi-fired ceramic. The colour of the pottery ranges from a light orange-brown to a deep brownish red. It is usually unglazed, but some pieces are partially glazed and have incised, carved, or slip designs. Utilitarian objects, as well as statuettes and large architectural pieces, were made. Fine early Chinese terra-cotta pieces recently have sold for substantial prices. (more…)

Made from dense kaolin and commonly salt-glazed, stonewares were hand-thrown and high-fired to produce a simple, bold, vitreous pottery. Stoneware crocks, jugs, and jars were made to store products and fill other utilitarian needs. These intended purpose dictated shape and design – solid, thick-walled forms with heavy rims, necks, and handles with little or no embellishment. Any decorations were simple: brushed cobalt oxide, incised, slip trailed, stamped, or tooled. (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…)