Ruskin Pottery was a British ceramic manufacturer that was founded in 1898 by Edward R. Taylor the first principal of both the Lincoln School of Art and the Birmingham School of Art Taylor in Smethwick, near Birmingham. The business was run by his son William Howson Taylor who was formerly a student at these schools. The company was named after the influential 19th-century art critic, John Ruskin, who was known for his advocacy of traditional craftsmanship and the importance of beauty in everyday objects.
William Howson Taylor was a trained artist and potter who had previously worked at the famous Minton pottery in Stoke-on-Trent. He was inspired by Ruskin's philosophy and set out to create a range of high-quality, handcrafted ceramics that were both beautiful and functional.
Ruskin Pottery earned a reputation for its distinctive glazes, which ranged from rich blues and greens to deep more...
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