Wood, Enoch (1759-1840)

Name:

Wood, Enoch (1759-1840)

Born:

1759

Died:

1840

Residence:

Burslem, England

Occupation:

Potter -- Staffordshire

Father:

Wood, Aaron (1717-1785)

Relations:

Cousin: Ralph Wood III (1781-1801)

Notes:

In 1818 Enoch Wood continued alone, under the style Enoch Wood & Sons.
The firm made all the wares that were current in Staffordshire at the time, including black basaltes, jasper, and probably porcelain. Large quantities of blueprinted earthenware were produced, much of which was exported to the United States. Busts modeled by Enoch Wood himself are fairly numerous.
The Wood factory closed in 1846. His fame rests not only upon his great skill as a modeller, but on his ability as a practical potter-and his keenness and enthusiasm as a collector of pottery.
SEE ALSO: Maker/Artist field -- Wood, Enoch