Introducing the first book dedicated solely to the products of Henry Tooth's
Bretby Art Pottery
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This new and original book will appeal to Bretby Art Pottery Collectors in particular and lovers of Art Pottery in general
It will be a valuable source of information to collectors, antique dealers, libraries etc and to anyone with an interest in British ceramics
This 96 page work is quality printed in a handy A5 format and is illustrated with 3 black & white and 42 coloured plates.
Many types of series wares are clearly explained. Notes on other wares contains descriptions of many non-series wares which the author has given names to for the first time. Modern wares also have their place. The work includes a brief history of the company and extracts from the author's own comprehensive survey of factory marks and shape numbers are included to form part of an informative and usable dating guide.
Bretby Art Pottery
A Collectors Guide
By
Michael David Ash
Bretby Art Pottery (H.Tooth & Co. Ltd) was famous throughout the world.
It began production in 1883 at Church Gresley, Derbyshire but within 12 months had moved to the site in Woodville, Derbyshire that it was to occupy for well over 100 years.
The pottery was started by Henry Tooth the artist and William Ault the business man and had much early success.
In 1887, however, William Ault left to start his own pottery company in nearby Swadlincote leaving Henry Tooth
to carry on alone.
Bretby wares are numerous and varied and many cleverly mimic wood, metal etc. Some pieces display lifelike sweets or biscuits on green leaf dishes whilst other pieces have bronzed or copper finishes. The Bretby trademark of the Sun rising over the word Bretby became known across the world.
The pottery finally closed its doors in September 1996.
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Last Revised: 01/12/2001