There’s a captivating allure to our Flow Blue and Mulberry pieces; if only they could speak, the tales they might unfold. Such thoughts crossed my…
Author Archives: Wayne Trowbridge
The Story of the Toast Water Jug
What is a toast water jug? It is a jug of differing shapes that has a strainer in the lip and a fitted cover. Amoy…
Correction to February Blog Post
HI everyone – apologise for not having been able to get a blog done for March – unfortunately, health issues got in the way lol,…
What’s In A Name – Part 2
On these 3 pieces of Gaudy Welsh the Blue Flows Gaudy Welsh pottery is a type of colourful and heavily decorated pottery that originated in…
Definitions – Part 1
Happy New Year Everyone – thought we could start the year off with some definitions this is part 1 with part 2 on Colours next…
A Victorian gift for Children – that has kept on giving joy through the years
During the Victorian era (1837-1901), toy pottery tea and dinner services became popular among children in both Europe and North America. These miniature sets imitated…
The Tale of Two Halves: Unravelling the History of New Wharf Pottery and Wood & Son
Introduction: Have you ever noticed that a beloved pattern in your collection bears two different marks, yet the design remains the same? This intriguing phenomenon…
“The Potter Who Loved Gold “ – William Alsager Adderley – WAA & Co.
We first find William Alsager Adderley registered in c1853 in partnership with Richard Booth Hulse, John Nixon and Rupert Adderley – operating from the Daisy…
Another realm of collecting – Hat Pin Holders and Hat Pins
Most authentic hatpin holders were made during the years from 1860 to 1920. There are almost as many varieties of hatpin holders as there are…