This Wedgwood Collector plate measures 9 1/4 inches across. "THE WAYSIDE INN" 1683 - SUDBURY, MASS - 1809. The RED HORSE or Howe Tavern. Sole Importers. There is a 1 1/2 in hairline crack but no chips. Priced accordingly Wedgwood, one of the world’s most successful potteries, was founded by Josiah Wedgwood, who was considered a cripple by his brother and was forbidden to work at the family business. The pottery was established in England in 1759. A large variety of wares has been made, including the well-known jasperware, basalt, creamware, and even a limited amount of porcelain. There are two kinds of jasperware. One is made from two colors of clay, the other is made from one color of clay with a color dip to create the contrast in design. The firm is still in business. Other Wedgwood pieces may be listed under Flow Blue, Majolica, Tea Leaf Ironstone, or in other porcelain categories. In 1986 Wedgwood and Waterford Crystal merged to form the Waterford Wedgwood Group.