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Whieldon|ˈhwiːldən|
The name of Thomas Whieldon (1719–95), Staffordshire potter, used attrib. to designate the kind of coloured earthenware made in his factory (founded 1740). Also Comb., as Whieldon-type adj., resembling this ware.
1869C. Schreiber Jrnl. 1 Oct. (1911) I. 42 One Wheildon [sic] Ware plate. 1900F. Litchfield Pott. & Porc. vii. 317 Whieldon ware is peculiarly light and the articles well potted. 1929H. Read Staffordshire Pottery Figures Pl. 14 (caption) The term ‘Whieldon type’ [is used] when the figure depends entirely for its decoration on coloured glazes. 1942Burlington Mag. Oct. 260/1 Most dangerous are the increasingly skilful fakes of Astbury and Whieldon figures. 1968Canad. Antiques Collector July 13/1 What is Whieldon Ware? This is a term referring to all types of ware of a mottled, cloudy or splashed character. 1978Times 28 Jan. 12/6 (caption) A Whieldon-type teapot and cover, c. 1765. 1983Country Life 2 Dec. (Suppl.) 72/2 A Whieldon pottery horse, decorated in underglaze colours of green, yellow and brown. |