390 THE WEDGWOODS. 



In majolica a dinner service of unique pattern, with 

 figures and foliage on the rim, recently designed, will no 

 doubt prove very successful. In majolica, too, as in the 

 " malachite," the " mottled," the u agate," and other wares, 

 dessert and toilet services, and a variety of both useful and 

 ornamental articles, are made ranging from the large-sized 

 garden seat (a fine one, formed of bamboos, is specially 

 deserving notice), and the gigantic vase, down to the small 

 and delicately-formed ladies' ring stand. In the " mottled" 

 ware a marvellously rich and striking effect is produced by 

 the combination of the most brilliant colours ; while in the 

 " malachite" the beautiful green and darker wavings of the 

 stone are well imitated. 



" Parian" was made by the Messrs. Wedgwood at Etruria 

 about 1848 or 9, and was of good quality. 



Another variety of ornamental work is the " inlaid" ware, 

 in which a variety of articles, including services, are made. 

 The effect of this style of ornamentation is much the same 

 as the " Tunbridge ware," which, of course, is well known 

 to my readers. It is striking from its novelty, and pleasing 

 from its very simplicity. 



Turning now to the "useful" and more strictly commer- 

 cial part of the works, I must first of all note that the 

 " cream-coloured " ware, the veritable " Queen's ware " 

 of the olden time, is still made to an enormous extent, and 

 is still sought for and purchased throughout the world. Of 

 a delicate creamy whiteness in colour, light and pleasant to 

 the touch, true and close-fitting in the "potting," and 

 covered with one of the most faultless of glazes, this ware 

 still " holds its own," and maintains its wonted supremacy. 

 In it, services and every variety of useful articles are made ; 

 and it is pleasant to add, that the pieces are still made in 

 the old moulds used in the great Josiah's time, with only 

 such modifications as fit them for more modern notions. 

 For instance, the " turin " modelled by Flaxman, and 

 charged for in his bill, which I have printed, is still made, 

 with only the addition of newly-designed handles ; and hun- 



