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A Wedgwood Vase from 1769 – ‘An Important Piece of Ceramic History’

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‘This vase is a really important piece of British ceramic history,’ says Matilda Burn, a Christie’s specialist in Decorative Arts, of this black ‘basaltes’ encaustic-decorated ‘First Day’s Vase’, potted by Josiah Wedgwood in 1769. ‘It’s the start of a legacy that has continued through the centuries. He really dedicated his life to the perfection of […]

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Beyond The Pottery: The Creative Giant, Josiah Wedgwood (Full Documentary) | Perspective

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Historian and author An Wilson explores the life of his great hero, Josiah Wedgwood. As one of the founding fathers of the Industrial Revolution, Wegdwood was a self-made, self-educated creative giant, whose other achievements might be better known if he wasn't so celebrated for his pottery. Subscribe and click the bell icon to get more

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