Coffee Pot
1955 (made)
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The Barlaston range, created by Wedgwood's Production Director, Norman Wilson, to mark the opening of the new factory, used Wedgwood’s iconic Queen’s ware but with a contemporary twist. The two-tone effect was created by layering coloured clays on a creamware base for contrast. As well as new techniques and glazes, Wilson introduced tunnel kilns, enabling higher production volumes at the modern electric factory.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Queen's ware, glazing |
| Brief description | Coffee pot and cover, 'Barlaston Green', Queen's ware, designed by Norman Wilson for Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Barlaston, 1955 |
| Physical description | Coffee pot and cover, Queen's ware in two-tone clay decoration; tall, convex shape pot with parapet shape rim, loop handle and spout, circular cover with disc shape finial, two tone decoration; green coloured clay exterior body and cover, cream coloured clay spout, handle, inner rim and finial. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'WEDGWOOD' (impressed), 'WEDGWOOD of ETRURIA & BARLASTON MADE IN ENGLAND' (printed in green) |
| Credit line | V&A Wedgwood Collection. Presented by Art Fund with major support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, private donations and a public appeal. |
| Object history | In a Coffee Set bought for Museum by C. Wright, £15, 1985 |
| Summary | The Barlaston range, created by Wedgwood's Production Director, Norman Wilson, to mark the opening of the new factory, used Wedgwood’s iconic Queen’s ware but with a contemporary twist. The two-tone effect was created by layering coloured clays on a creamware base for contrast. As well as new techniques and glazes, Wilson introduced tunnel kilns, enabling higher production volumes at the modern electric factory. |
| Other number | 8947a - Wedgwood Museum Accession Number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | WE.9856-2014 |
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| Record created | July 15, 2022 |
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