The Middleport Pottery of Burgess and Leigh (opened 1888)  

 

Sponging the ware

 

 

Location 11 on the plan

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Still on the first floor we have moved to the 'sponging' shop, the dried ware is rubbed with a damp sponge to remove any joint lines and blemishes. 

Because the ware has not yet been fired the clay can be softened with the water.

 

'sponging' a jug

Teapots and cups - more than you can count!

teapots and jugs - air drying

'green' cups waiting for handles to be applied

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