Potters wheel?

Hello all,

I've come across what I think is a potters wheel?

The base is cast iron and says WENGER / STOKE ON TRENT, I'm just not sure if the base is from an old stool which someone has modified or if it is indeed a potter's wheel?

Any help identifying the item would be greatly appreciated, I've uploaded some images with links below.

Kind regards,
Mark

it isn't a potter's wheel i.e. for throwing but if the top turns then it could be an aid for doing painted decoration on pottery or for sculpture.

looks like someone has repurposed an old metal base

Wengers Ltd. were a company in Stoke that started out manufacturing and supplying of colours, oxides and glazes for pottery decoration in the 19th century and expanded the business to include equipment as well. They continued into the late 20th century but I don't think they still exist.

studio-pots wrote:it isn't a potter's wheel i.e. for throwing but if the top turns then it could be an aid for doing painted decoration on pottery or for sculpture.

Hey studio-pots,

Thanks for the reply. The top does indeed turn so it may be more likely be for someone doing sculptures as you said

studio-pots wrote:Wengers Ltd. were a company in Stoke that started out manufacturing and supplying of colours, oxides and glazes for pottery decoration in the 19th century and expanded the business to include equipment as well. They continued into the late 20th century but I don't think they still exist.

Thanks for that, it's looking quite likely it is all one piece from the same manufacturer

I would call it a banding wheel, though they are not usually so tall.