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School of Art
Aberystwyth University
Buarth Mawr
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 1NG

Tel: +44 (0)1970 622460

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Email: artschool@aber.ac.uk

Display artist/maker:

James Sadler and Sons Ltd.

   Active: 1882-2000

James Sadler and Sons, Ltd was established by James S. Sadler in 1882, who was later joined by Edward Sadler at Wellington Works in Burslem, Staffordshire. In 1920 they took over the Central Pottery in Burslem which was being run by James’ son John, and closed the Wellington Works, renaming them the Wellington and Central Potteries.

The company became well known for its teapots, the first of which were red clay with a brown glazed surface. Later, Rockingham style teapots known as Brown Bettys were made from white clay. Other styles included Samian, Russett and coloured pots, with novelty teapots introduced in the 1920s.

After visiting the USA in 1928, Edward Sadler modernised the factory and installed the company’s first tunnel kiln in 1934. By 1955 the company had 500 employees and the produce range expanded to include vases and jardinieres, kitchen sets, mixing bowls, and souvenirs by the 1970s.

However, declining sales forced the company into receivership in 2000, despite an attempt at rebranding in the late 1990s where it was still managed by a member of the Sadler family. The name was retained as a separate brand entity with manufacturing incorporated into the Churchill China factory in Corbridge, Staffordshire.

Objects in the collections associated with this artist/maker

Racing Car Teapot OKT42 C1223 Ceramics



 
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