Letter from a gentleman of Bristol to his friend in London, published in the Morning Chronicle and Public Advertiser, October 3, 1775
Letter from Bristol to London supporting the American cause
Reprinted letter from Bristol to London, recounting an appeal from Bristol merchants to sympathize with the American cause. Disseminated in a London newspaper.
17th-18th Century Burney Collection Newspapers
Morning Chronicle and London Advertiser (London, England)
Petition from Bristol manufacturers to King George III, published in the London Evening Post, October 10, 1775
Petition from Bristol manufacturers and other citizens to George III, October 10, 1775
Copy of the petition made by Bristol manufacturers and other citizens to George III promoting American sympathies, including almost 1000 signatures
Grief, or Dear Eliza; Richard Champion's porcelain factory (1779)
A porcelain memorial to Eliza Champion, daughter of Richard Champion. Last dated output from Richard Champion's porcelain factory, 1779. Mint Museum online collection.
White hard-paste porcelain and gilding. Figure of a woman in mourning, urn, and pedestal. Extensive dedication. Height: 12.5 inches, width: 4.25 inches.
Gift of the Mint Museum Auxiliary and the Delhom Service League 1976.DG.12
Richard Champion porcelain manufacturing, Bristol, late-18th century
Teacup and Saucer, Richard Champion's porcelain factory, 1775
A teacup and saucer representing standard output from Champion's porcelain factory, 1775. Mint Museum online collection.
Bright, detailed floral design in enamel paint on hard-paste porcelain. Gilded edges. Cup: 2.625 inches tall. Plate: 5 inch diameter.
Museum Purchase: Delhom Collection 1965.48.439A-B
hard-paste porcelain, enamel paint, gilding
Teapot, creator unknown, Bristol China Manufactory ca. 1770-1781.
A fine ceramic teapot manufactured in the Bristol China Manufactory ca. 1770-1781. British Museum Collection online.
White porcelain; colorfully painted with British floral decoration and Chinese-style scenes; metal spout.
Nest/model, creator unknown, Bristol China Manufactory ca. 1774-1781.
A decorative ceramic bird's nest manufactured in the Bristol China Manufactory, ca. 1774-1781.
Porcelain; bird's nest containing two eggs, built from separate straws and twigs; white glaze.
Pickle tray, creator unknown, Bristol China Manufactory ca. 1770-81.
Porcelain pickle tray manufactured in the Bristol China Manufactory ca. 1770-81. British Museum Collection online.
Porcelain, blue and white glaze, floral decoration, maker's mark on base ("X"), molded into vine-leaf form.
Vase, creator unknown, Bristol China Manufactory ca. 1770.
A decorative vase manufactured in the Bristol China Manufactory ca. 1770. British Museum Collection online.
Porcelain; 30.7cm tall; octagonal with alternating images of landscapes and exotic birds; gilded edges.
Advertisement for the auction of Bristol China Manufactory stock in the London Public Advertiser, February 18, 1780.
Ad for Bristol China auction in London, February 18, 1780.
Advertisement for Bristol Porcelain to be sold at auction by Mssrs. Christie and Ansell.
London Public Advertiser (London, England)
Advertisement in the London Evening Post for American Pine-Bud Tea. December 6, 1766.
Ad for American Pine-Bud tea being sold in England.
Advertisement in the London Evening Post for American Pine-Bud tea being sold as a medical remedy in Bristol, Piccadilly, Bath, York, Sheffield, and Oxford.