Aaron Wood

Aaron Wood was a prominent English potter from Staffordshire, part of a celebrated family of potters who significantly influenced the development of Staffordshire wares. He apprenticed with Thomas Wedgwood, Jr., and later worked with Thomas Whieldon, learning about colored glazes. In 1750, Aaron opened his own pottery. His brother, Ralph Wood (1715–1772), was known for his well-modeled figures with colored glazes, including equestrian figures and the popular "Vicar and Moses." Ralph Wood is also credited with introducing the Toby jug. Aaron's son, William Wood, worked as a modeler for Josiah Wedgwood, and his grandson, Enoch Wood, became an independent potter and a significant figure in Staffordshire pottery production, known for earthenware figures and later for Enoch Wood & Sons, which produced a wide range of wares including blueprinted earthenware exported to the United States.1