Astbury

/ ˈæstbərɪ /

noun

1. AstburyJohn16881743MEnglishARTS AND CRAFTS: potter John. 1688–1743, English potter; earliest of the great Staffordshire potters

Example Sentences

Astbury of Shelton, early in the 18th century, made red crouch, and white stoneware.

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Collectors should be cautioned not to assign plates and dishes marked Astbury, to Thomas Astbury.

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As a rule, black or red specimens having the name of Astbury impressed upon them are attributed to Astbury the second.

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Similarly the type of ware with white applied ornament in relief has been termed Astbury ware.

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Astbury and early Whieldon figures, which are of small size as a rule, range in price from £4 to £10.

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