Aynsley pottery favored by royals

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  • Like many English ceramic companies, Aynsley has its roots in the 18th century. Their designs still kept up with the times, like this teapot from the mid-20th century. Photo Credit: DuMouchelles (c) 2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.
    Like many English ceramic companies, Aynsley has its roots in the 18th century. Their designs still kept up with the times, like this teapot from the mid-20th century. Photo Credit: DuMouchelles (c) 2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.
  • Aynsley pottery favored by royals
    Aynsley pottery favored by royals

    John Aynsley founded his pottery in Staffordshire, England, in 1775 and initially made earthenware. Like many pottery makers, his son and, later, his grandson joined the business; its name changed to John Aynsley & Sons in the 1860s. About that time, the company began making bone china.

    The company has been a favorite of the British royal family from Queen Victoria onward. In 1970, Waterford bo…