British 19th century ceramics by William Brownfield / Wood & Brownfield / Brownfield & Sons

William Brownfield was a British potter who founded his pottery in Cobridge, North Staffordshire, England, in 1836. He initially partnered with Noah Robinson and John Wood, but after Robinson's death in the same year, the firm was renamed Wood & Brownfield. By 1850, Brownfield had assumed sole control of the business.

Brownfield's pottery produced a wide range of earthenware, stone china, stoneware, and parian wares. The pottery was particularly known for its printed earthenware, which was decorated with a variety of patterns, including floral, geometric, and figural designs. Brownfield's wares were also known for their high quality and craftsmanship.

In 1871, Brownfield's sons, William Etches and Edward Arthur, joined the business, and the firm was renamed Brownfield & Sons. William Brownfield senior died in 1873, but his sons continued to run the business successfully.

Brownfield & Sons continued to produce a wide range of ceramic wares, more... including tableware, teaware, decorative items, and garden pottery. The pottery was particularly known for its majolica wares, which were brightly colored and often decorated with figural designs. Brownfield & Sons also produced a range of parian wares, which were white and translucent and often decorated with classical motifs.

Brownfield & Sons exhibited its wares at a number of international exhibitions, including the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London and the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago. The pottery won numerous awards for its wares, including a medal for printed earthenware at the International Exhibition of 1862 in London.

Brownfield & Sons ceased production in 1891. The pottery's wares are highly prized by collectors today, and are known for their high quality, craftsmanship, and beautiful designs. less...