The Caughley Porcelain factory also known as the Salopian Porcelain Company was a porcelain manufacturer located in Caughley, Shropshire, England. The factory was established in the early 1770s by Thomas Turner, who was one of the first manufacturers of porcelain in England. He was followed by a partnership of Thomas Turner and Thomas Rea. The factory was in production until 1799.
The Caughley factory produced a wide range of porcelain goods, including tea wares, coffee cups, plates, and figurines. Their porcelain was known for its delicate blue and white patterns, which were influenced by Chinese porcelain. The factory also produced a unique type of porcelain called "Caughley blue" which is a very pale blue and white porcelain.
During the early years of the factory, Caughley porcelain was highly sought after and considered to be of very high quality. However, the factory struggled financially and it was forced to close in more...
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