The most aristocratic of Wedgwood's patterns, Edme is over a century old and features refined Georgian shapes and a design motif from Wedgwood's original 18th-century archives. This collection has an earthenware body and has a softly harmonious laurel motif. Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood in Staffordshire, England. Today he is remembered as the "father of English potters". His pioneering spirit, vigorous design policy, commitment to high quality standards and drive to create affordable luxury products are the values that today form the heart of the brand, which was awarded the Royal Warrant by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a recognition for those who have supplied goods or services to royal households for at least five years.