Josiah Wedgwood was known in his heyday as one of the most energetic and creative men of his generation. From humble Staffordshire potter he became a national figure, elected a Fellow of the Royal Society and patronized by royalty. Today Wedgwood is a household name, world-famous for its pottery and china.
Beautifully illustrated in both color and black and white, this book traces the history of Wedgwood from the early days at Burslem where he first developed his creamware, to the opening of the showpiece factory at Etrucia, devoted to the manufacture of stunning Etruscan vases and ornamental jasper ware. All the highlights of his career are covered, including the magnificent Russian service made for Catherine the Great, and the exquisite copy of the Portland vase. The author, a well-known writer on antiques, also gives clear, concise details of the various marks and glazes, which will be of interest to collectors.
An expert on Wedgwood, Geoffrey Wills was Honorary Editor of The Proceedings of the Wedgwood Society from its first issue in 1956 until 1975. He is a leading authority on a wide range of antiques, particularly glass, and has written hundreds of articles for Country Life, Apollo, the Connoisseur and other journals. He has also written a number of books on antiques.
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