Flowers and Flags: Thoughts on a Derby “Union” Plate by Robert Harrison
A Wax & Water Candlestick for a Watch Light by Harwood A. Johnson
Wedgwood Jasper Tablets inset into French Furniture: an Imperial Russian Connection by Robin Emmerson
The Royal Presence: Pre-1840 Pottery Portraiture by Myrna Schkolne
The World Of Make-Do by David M. Pendergast
Studio Pottery at The Fitzwilliam Museum: The Dr. John Shakeshaft Bequest by Helen Ritchie
Thomas Pardoe by Colin Andrew
The Caughley Society: Restoration of the Caughley Porcelain Factory Memorial
On the cover: A Derby Union Plate, with floral decoration attributed to William “Quaker” Pegg,
c. 1815, crown, crossed batons and D mark painted in red, 8 13/16” (22.4 cm) d. On the
reverse is the inscription Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, the national flowers of England, Scotland
and Ireland. The plate marks the Acts of Union of 1800, whereby Great Britain and Ireland were
united in one kingdom, as related in an article on the plate by Robert Harrison.
Additional copies of Ars Ceramica may be ordered at a cost of $20.00 plus $7.50 postage (US) or $20.00 postage (Foreign) by addressing
The Wedgwood Society of New York
Ars Ceramica
2556 NW 64th Blvd
Boca Raton, Florida 33496-2011
(Special rates for members and for quantity orders.)
The Wedgwood Society of New York / www@wsny.org
Copyright 1994-2023 The Wedgwood Society of New York, All Rights Reserved.