Longton Hall (England) porcelain

The Longton Hall porcelain factory located in Staffordshire, England was founded in 1750 by William Jenkinson who employed a group of Staffordshire potters, including William Littler, John Turner, and Thomas Astbury.

They were looking to produce a higher quality of porcelain than was currently available in England, and Longton Hall porcelain became known for its delicate shapes and high-quality decoration, which often included elaborate floral and gilt designs. The factory produced a wide range of items, including tea sets, vases, and figures, which were sold to wealthy clients throughout England and Europe.

The factory faced financial difficulties throughout its history possibly due to kiln failures, and it was eventually forced to close in the late 1760s. However, Longton Hall porcelain remains highly sought after by collectors, and examples of the factory's work can be found in museums and private collections around the world.

One of the most famous more... pieces of Longton Hall porcelain is the "Diana and Actaeon" ewer, which is now in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The ewer, which was produced around 1756, depicts the mythological figures of Diana and Actaeon in an elaborate scene that is both technically impressive and artistically beautiful. Other notable pieces include a set of four "Horse Tamer" figures and a "Flower-Encrusted Vase" that is covered in finely crafted flowers and leaves. less...