Pontypool ware

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Pontypool ware, japanned (varnished) tinplate produced in Wales at the Allgood family factory in Pontypool and later in Usk, Monmouthshire. It is distinguished from other japanned tinware by its distinctive lustre and unique durability. These features are the results of the experiments by craftsmen of the Allgood family, who also developed their own tinplating technique. The Pontypool factory was established by Edward Allgood about 1732. Thin sheets of iron were dipped into molten tin, then worked into domestic utensils, such as teapots, trays, and dishes, or into ornaments. The pieces were japanned with a preparation made from linseed oil, umber ...(100 of 243 words)