Quality Greetings Cards

 

Early 19th century shell-shaped tureen and cover in white bisque. Conchology was an enduring hobby of Josiah Wedgwood 1 and is often reflected in ceramic designs produced by the company he founded.

 

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…As Josiah Wedgwood I wrote in a letter to Thomas Bentley in May 1762, "...My much esteemed friend, if you will give me leave to call you so and will not think the address too free..." With the advent of this new and exciting organisation, just like Thomas Bentley three centuries ago, you too now have the opportunity to become a 'much esteemed friend'. Click on the 'be a friend' box above…