_Wedgwood’s Chelsea Works._--In 1769 or 1770 Josiah Wedgwood established a branch of his manufactory at Chelsea. This was for the decoration of his vases by his “peculiar species of encaustic painting in various colours, in imitation of the ancient Etruscan and Roman earthenware.” The reason for the founding of this branch was that it was judged better to have this peculiar style of ornamentation carried on near London, where suitable artists could easily be got together, and where the operations could be conducted under the personal superintendence of Mr. Bentley, who there resided, and for whom in 1769 a house was taken at Chelsea. The partnership between Wedgwood and Bentley had reference only to the _ornamented_, not to the _useful_ ware; but both kinds were decorated at Chelsea, the two being kept separate in the accounts. The workmen at Chelsea were thus employed on both branches, the amounts paid them in wages being distinguished as on “Josiah Wedgwood’s account” and as on “Wedgwood and Bentley’s account.” Thus, for instance, in the following document, John Lawrence, for the week ending October 6th, is paid for six days’ work, at 1_s._ 9_d._ a day, of which 5_s._ 3_d._ is charged to “J. W.,” and the other 5_s._ 3_d._ to “W. & B.” I am enabled, from the following document in my possession, to show the names of a portion, at all events, of the artists who were employed there in the month of October, 1770. The document is very fragmentary and imperfect, but, so far as remains, is as follows. The year 1770, it must be borne in mind, was the very year when the Chelsea China Works finally passed by purchase into the hands of Duesbury, the owner of the Derby China Works:-- On On _Cash paid at Chelsea for Wages_ J. W.’s W. & B.’s Acct. Acct. 1770. £ _s._ _d._ £ _s._ _d._ Oct. 6. John Lawrence, 6 days 0 5 3 0 5 3 Timothy Roberts, 6 days 0 12 0 „ 5. James Bakewell, 6 days 0 16 0 Thos. Blomeley’s Bill 1 0 5 Thos. Hutchings, 6 days 1 6 0 William Roberts, 4 days 0 4 4 Nathl. Cooper, 6 days 0 16 0 William Shuter’s Bill 0 8 0 Thomas Simcock, 6 days 0 16 0 Ralph Wilcocks, 6 days Mrs. ditto 6 days John Winstanley, 6 days 0 13 0 „ 6. Thomas Barrett,[63] 5 days 0 7 0 Thomas Green, 6 days. Miss Edwards, 6 days. Miss Parkes,[64] 6 days. Mr. Rhodes.[65] Ditto for Joe. Ditto for Will. Ditto for Unwin.