Period Slipware is one of the most appealing subjects in the art of English pottery. The ware was developed in the 17th century and was made in London and many provincial areas in England and Wales. Mainly produced as utility kitchen domestic ware there are some pieces of complex and decorative form made for presentation. As is always the case with English pottery Staffordshire was perhaps the most prolific area of production. Slipware admired for its bold designs applied with a freedom of expression and imagination on organically satisfying earthenware finished with a lead glaze. Often described as a folk art tradition, this may be true, but today it is recognized that there is real artistry in the form which enables it to take its place in a traditional country setting or an ultra-modern dwelling. Read more…