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Copeland (W.T. Copeland & Sons)

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Operating in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, W.T. Copeland & Sons was a major ceramics manufacturer that acquired the former Spode factory in 1833. The firm is distinguished by its production of fine bone china tableware and its pioneering developments in Parian ware, an unglazed bisque porcelain used for ceramic figures and statuettes. Their wares are sought by collectors of historical English porcelain and Victorian decorative arts.

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When did W.T. Copeland & Sons acquire the Spode factory?

W.T. Copeland & Sons acquired the former Spode factory in 1833. The firm operated in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, one of England's major ceramics centers.

What type of ceramics is Copeland known for?

The company produced fine bone china tableware. It was also associated with pioneering developments in Parian ware, an unglazed white ceramic.

What is Parian ware in the context of Copeland?

Parian ware is an unglazed ceramic with a marble-like appearance. W.T. Copeland & Sons was noted for important developments in this material.

Where was W.T. Copeland & Sons based?

The firm operated in Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England. Its history is closely linked to the former Spode factory acquired in 1833.

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