The UK's
Wedgwood Museum which has an extensive collection of Wedgwood dating back to its origins plus Wedgwood family historical items may have to be sold up to pay into a pension fund for employees of the Waterford Crystal company which went out of business in 2009. (Read more here:
http://meetmedaily.com/wedgwood-museum-faces-selloff-to-pay-134m-pension-debt-after-court-ruling/)
I was lucky enough to visit the Museum when in the UK last year and it was such a pleasure to be able to follow the history of Wedgwood and see pieces in person which I had admired in books. I hope the campaign to save the collection for the public will be successful. The UK Studio Potters have suggestions here:
http://www.studiopottery.co.uk/blog/?p=737
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| The collection includes these family portraits by Stubbs |
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| Pieces of the dinner service made for a Russian Empress |
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| All in chronological order |
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a complete history of the company
I also hope that the Wedgwood Visitors Centre, on the same site will be allowed to continue although without the Museum it would be out of context. I was able to throw this little pot using Jasperware clay, have it bisqued and mailed home. It was such a thrill. |
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4 comments:
Much of the world seems to be in a real pickle, so sad.
A very real pickle! I hope this one survives.
lets hope all works out ok. How lucky to have your piece sent home Anna, a real treat!
Hi Kim, yes, I hope the museum finds a way to continue. My pot made it home before me, lol!
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