Whieldon the potter Thomas Whieldon

a block mould aaron wood, 1757–65 (the mould shown rear left, similar finished sauceboat in foreground). aaron wood, formerly worked thomas whieldon, 1 of leading block-makers of time. on display @ v&a museum, london, room 138.

thomas whieldon recognised contemporaries 1 of successful potters in britain , 1 author has suggested that, aside wedgwood s family members established in business, there no 1 have taught him innovative techniques changing ancient craft substantial industry.

other writers have pointed possible lack of innovation, on contrary: according brian dolan, whieldon’s production appears have altered little between 1759, when wedgwood left him, , 1780 when retired.

robin hildyard has said, less generously, whieldon lacked creative ambition , “was content mass-produce unadventurous wares general consumption”, providing wedgwood “an object-lesson in how acquire wealth minimum of risk.”

it indisputable whieldon highly successful businessman more conservative potter wedgwood, exceptional achievements cannot matched.