Antique ceramic ‘Worcester’ ironstone blue and white transfer Pot

A large and beautiful ‘Worcester’ pattern ironstone blue and white transfer pot. Designed in a simple but charming floral relief pattern, a really wonderful decorative ceramic.

History ~
Manufactured by E F B Bodley in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire.

Edward Fisher Bodley was born in 1815, in Devon, and by the age of 24 he is recorded as having moved to Essex and was practicing as an Independent Minister, married with three children. His wife died and he moved to Stoke –on-Trent, initially as an accountant and commercial traveller. In 1852 Bodley married Mary Ridgway, with whom he had eight more children. In 1862 he became a pottery manufacturer, taking over the Scotia Pottery. Originally the building had been the Burlsem workhouse and had been converted previously by James Vernon into a pottery. Bodley was also active in politics, as a Liberal, and was appointed Mayor of Hanley in 1872 – 73, he eventually died in 1881. By this time Edward’s son, Edwin James Drew Bodley, had already taken over the business, but in 1892 he was declared bankrupt and the company ceased to operate.

In 1862 Bodley operated independently under the name of - Edward F Bodley & Company.

In 1863 he formed a partnership with William Harold – operating under the name Bodley & Harrold.

This partnership was dissolved in April 1865, when Harrold left the business and the company reverted to its previous name of Edward F Bodley & Company.

In 1880 it became known as Edward F. Bodley and Sons, when his son Edwin officially joined.

This Worcester jug was therefore produced between 1865 and 1880.

Condition ~
Good antique condition, no cracks or chips.

Dimensions ~
H 30 | W (including handles) 28 | Diameter of rim 20 cm

£240