Bow Porcelain Factory
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The Bow Porcelain Factory operated in East London from around 1747 to 1776, becoming one of the first successful English porcelain manufacturers. It produced soft-paste porcelain figures, tableware, and decorative objects that were more affordable than Continental rivals. Bow was particularly known for its colorful figures inspired by Meissen models.
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About Bow Porcelain Factory
Bow produced soft-paste porcelain figures and tableware from the 1740s to 1770s. As one of England's first porcelain factories, it created affordable alternatives to Continental porcelain, especially colorful figurines.
Bow operated from around 1747 to 1776 in East London, making it one of the first successful English porcelain manufacturers.
Busts of a Man and Woman in Costume, dated 1750, are held by the Art Institute of Chicago.
Bow's colorful figures were inspired by Meissen porcelain models, offering English buyers a more affordable alternative to Continental porcelain.
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