Plates and Saucers Wedgwood plates Creamware, dates unknown This selection of simple yet beautifully designed cream pottery plates and dishes with continuous borders were made by Josiah Wedgwood and Sons. Josiah Wedgwood (1730–1795) was a descendant of a family of Staffordshire potters. He established his site in Stoke-onTrent where he also built a village called Etruria for his workers, in 1759. At the time of establishing his company, pottery was a minor industry, but his skills, taste and abilities transformed it into one of great importance and aesthetic appeal. He acquired a reputation for cream-coloured earthenware producing decorative objects such as candlesticks and also produced jasperware best known for its delicate blue and white with cameo figures. This has been in continuous production since 1774. Wedgwood also produced wares for royal and noble patrons. The pottery was turned into a large, worldwide commercial empire, which is still in existence today.
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