John and Thomas Astbury

Astbury, John and Thomas - (Ceramics) John Astbury (died 1743), Staffordshire potter whose name is associated with a red earthenware with relief decoration in white clay, also with an improved white ware containing flint in its body. But this improvement is also attributed to John's son, Thomas, who in 1725 set up a factory at Fenton.

John and Thomas Astbury Figurine

These pieces were not made by John and Thomas Astbury however they show the style of his earthenware