In July 2026 an 8 inch version of the original Ivy was released by George Wade and Son Ltd to celebrate 75 years since Ivy was made. She is available in a limited edition and made in Stoke-On-Trent. The back stamp including ‘CM’ tribute to Colin Melbourne. Each production piece will be numbered. George Wade… Read More
Ivy was created in 1951 for the Festival of Britain. The March 1952 Pottery Gazette and Glass Trade Review features an article about Colin Melborne and the story of Ivy: The Slory of “Ivy” Output from the studio is not great, and has not, in fact, by virtue of the experimental nature of the work,… Read More
Rare colour-way of the Faust Lang bear.
A wonderul underglaze example of this very rare figurine. A pink version is featured in the World of Wade.
A set of Plaques of the Beatles. Thought to be the only set made. Pictured with other prototypes and samples.
A small number of Colin Melbourne Teals are known to exist. The one below was sold in 1997 by BBR Auctions. This white version was purchased in July 2023 from Potteries Auctions. The Teal can be seen in an archive photo from the experimental studio in 1952
A selection of Wade Heath and Orcadia Ware jugs and vases from the 1920’s and 1930’s. The handpainted art deco designs mean that there are huge numbers of different patterns and version. Many of pieces have there own shape number such as the iconic Streamline Jug being number 100.
