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Flint grinding, Staffordshire Potteries 1843
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Flint grinding, Staffordshire Potteries 1843
A steam-powered vertical hammers breaks up flint into small fragments, pieces are then finely ground in a mill and mixed with clay for use in pottery. Date: 1843
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1840s 1843 Breaking Hammers Mill Potteries Pottery Staffordshire
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This image transports us back to the heart of the Staffordshire Potteries in England during the 1840s, specifically to the year 1843. The photograph depicts the intricate and labor-intensive process of flint grinding, an essential step in the production of fine bone china. At the center of the scene, a powerful vertical hammer, driven by steam, breaks up large pieces of flint into smaller fragments. Flint, a hard and brittle mineral, was a crucial ingredient in the production of bone china, providing the hardness and strength necessary to create the delicate and durable ceramics for which the Staffordshire Potteries were renowned. Once the flint has been broken down to the desired size, it is transported to a mill where it is finely ground. The mill, not visible in this photograph, would have been operated by water or, as was becoming increasingly common in the 1840s, by steam power. The ground flint would then be carefully mixed with clay, creating a blend that would form the base of the bone china. The scene is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the potters of the Staffordshire Potteries, who harnessed the power of steam to revolutionize the production process and meet the growing demand for fine ceramics. The steam-powered vertical hammer, a symbol of progress and innovation, stands in stark contrast to the traditional methods of the past, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the pottery industry.
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