In 1927 Newport Factory in Staffordshire gave a young employee called Clarice Cliff a range of faulty blank ceramics to try to decorate for sale. Cliff chose an unusual bold and geometric pattern to cover flaws in the pots. To the company’s surprise, Cliff’s designs were instant bestsellers she became one of the most famous names in British ceramics. Cliff went onto design her own pottery shapes – including the ‘Stamford’ shape teapot seen here.  You’ll find this tea set by Cliff alongside a range of factory produced ceramics – including the ‘Homemaker’ design by Enid Seed for Ridgway Potteries.