Teapot

Teapots such as this were often inspired by silver forms, while decoration was often informed by imported Chinese redware or porcelain examples.

Thomas Whieldon (1719-1795) is credited with establishing the standards of materials, designs and craftsmanship that made both his business and Staffordshire the preeminent pottery and center of 18th-century English ceramics production. These standards were passed along to other successful potters he trained such as Josiah Spode, William Greatbatch (Case 19) and Aaron Wood. During his partnership with Josiah Wedgwood (Case 10) from 1754-59, they developed improved lead glazes for their refined earthenwares.  Most characteristic of Whieldon's wares, and his many imitators, are the bright yellow, green and blue glazes seen on these tablewares, which comprised most of his business.