Crown Ducal (England) ceramics

Crown Ducal is a British pottery manufacturer that was founded in the early 20th century in the town of Tunstall, Staffordshire, England. The company was established in 1913 by the entrepreneur Arthur J. Wilkinson, and it produced a wide range of ceramic items, including tableware, vases, and figurines.

Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Crown Ducal established a reputation for producing high-quality, hand-painted pottery with intricate designs. The company's pottery was known for its delicate and detailed patterns, as well as its bright and vibrant colors. It also produced a wide variety of items, including plates, cups, saucers, figurines, and vases. Many of these pieces were decorated with gold and other precious metals, which added to their luxury and elegance.

Crown Ducal was also known for its Art Deco-style pottery, which was produced during the 1920s and 1930s. This style of pottery was characterized by its clean, more... geometric lines and bold, colorful designs, and it was very popular during this time period.

Crown Ducal pottery was also known for its flambé glaze, a type of glaze that was created by applying a metallic glaze to the pottery while it was still in the kiln. This process caused the glaze to melt and flow, creating a unique, marbled effect on the surface of the pottery. In 1974 the business was sold to Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall) Ltd and was subsequently closed. less...