Wade Ceramics
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Wade Ceramics Ltd was a manufacturer of porcelain and earthenware, headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Its products include animal figures for its Collectors Club, whisky flagons, and a variety of industrial ceramics.
Company type | Private limited company |
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Industry | Pottery |
Predecessor | Wade Potteries Ltd |
Founded | 1867 |
Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Products | Porcelain and earthenware pottery |
Parent | Wade Allied Holdings Ltd |
Website | www |
In the 1950s, the Wade potteries created 'Whimsies', small solid porcelain animal figures first developed by Sir George Wade, which became popular and collectable in Britain and America,[1][2] following their retail launch in 1954,[3] and were widely available in shops throughout the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. The figurines have also been offered along with Red Rose Tea since 1967.[4]
Its other brand names of inexpensive collectable porcelain include 'TV Pets', 'Whoppas', and 'Minikins'.[2]
Wade has produced licensed pieces based on TV shows, comic books, and Disney films.[2]