The Pottery Act 1690

The Pottery Act 1690 was a law enacted in England to regulate the pottery industry. Its main purpose was to prevent non-royal individuals from making or selling certain types of pottery without permission, protecting the interests of official manufacturers like the Pipe Office. The act aimed to control the quality and origin of pottery, ensuring that only authorized artisans produced standard wares. Violating the act could lead to penalties. Essentially, it was an early form of industry regulation, intended to protect authentic producers and maintain quality standards within the pottery trade.