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Nantgarw pottery dates back to 1813 when William Billingsley and his son-in-law Samuel Walker built a kiln on the eastern bank of Glamorganshire Canal, north of Cardiff in Wales. Using Billingsley’s secret recipe, they began producing a soft paste porcelain which became renowned for its translucency.

Nantgarw porcelain often carries an identifying mark but values are often determined by the period of production – the first period being from 1813, the second after 1820 and the third from 1833 when the vacant pottery was taken over by William Henry Pardoe and production concentrated on stoneware bottles and glazed earthenware.

Fine Welsh porcelain consigned by Joseph family

29 August 2022

A recent Welsh Sale, conducted by Rogers Jones (24/15% buyer’s premium) in Cardiff included a consignment of Swansea and Nantgarw that came by descent from the preeminent Welsh porcelain collector Sir Leslie Joseph.

Enter the dragon – collection of Welsh ceramics sold in Cardiff includes choice entries

11 January 2021

The Welsh Sale at Rogers Jones (22% buyer’s premium) in Cardiff included a large section of Welsh ceramics from a west Wales estate.

Welsh wonderland of ceramics manufacturers

04 May 2020

From Ewenny to Llanelly, Nantgarw and Swansea, ceramics produced in the region over many years is a strong feature of this market.

Peaks and valleys for Welsh pots

25 September 2017

Auctioneer hails return to form for Swansea and Nantgarw porcelain at Cardiff themed sale...

Nantgarw dessert service is a sweet success

13 April 2015

A 20-piece Nantgarw dessert service has sold for £20,000 at Campbells of Worthing. It was consigned on behalf of a titled lady.

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