The instrument by which the potter shapes, smoothes, ornaments, and sometimes polishes his forms or materials. A great variety of tools are adapted to the movements of the lathe. It came early into use in the Staffordshire potteries ; and Wedgwood not only added to its working capabOities, but was indebted to it for many very choice orna- mental effects.
The instrument by which the potter shapes, smoothes, ornaments, and sometimes polishes his forms or materials. A great variety of tools are adapted to the movements of the lathe. It came early into use in the Staffordshire potteries ; and Wedgwood not only added to its working capabOities, but was indebted to it for many very choice orna- mental effects.