Feather Edge Earthenwares
Feather Edge is a period term used by English potters and American importers for common 18th century creamware items having an embossed “comma-like” rim design. The term is specifically used in pattern books published by Wedgwood, Leeds, Castleford and the Don Pottery. It is most often found on plates and platters, but occasionally appears on hollowwares.
The term “feather edge” is frequently misused to describe pearlwares with molded and colored rims. These wares are properly called “shell edge” as they were by period English potters and American merchants.