'384 THE WEDGWOODS. 



On a few pieces the name occurs thus 



WEDGWOOD 

 ETRURIA 



On those ornamental goods (vases, medallions, &c.), in 

 the production of which Thomas Bentley had an interest for 

 it will be remembered I have already 

 stated that the partnership between 

 himself and Josiah Wedgwood extended 

 to the "ornamented " branch only, and 

 had nothing whatever to do with the 

 "useful" the general mark used was 

 the circular one here shown. In this 

 the letters are raised, not sunk, as in 

 the other marks. Another used at this time was as fol- 

 lows 



WEDGWOOD 

 & BENTLEY 

 and another 



Wedgwood 

 & Bentley 



both of which are, of course, impressed marks. 



With regard to these marks of " Wedgwood and Bentley," 

 it may be well to remind collectors that whatever pieces may 

 come into their hands bearing these names must have been 

 made in the twelve years between 1768 and 1780. 



Besides these marks, a variety of smaller ones letters, 

 flowers, figures, and numbers, both impressed and in colours, 

 are to be seen on the different varieties of wares. These, it 

 will be easily understood, are simply workmen's marks, 

 or marks denoting period, &c., and which, being private 

 marks, concern only, and are of interest only, to the pro- 

 prietors themselves. 



And now, while speaking of marks, a few words may 

 opportunely be introduced on a matter which is somewhat 

 puzzling to collectors, and about which they will doubtless 

 be glad to receive enlightenment. It is this: in many 



