Handmade Blacking Pots by Nigel Hunter in Red ClayInspired by a blacking pot that was found in the house garden, ceramicist and sculptor Nigel Hunter has produced hand thrown, unique pots which bear our stamp. Blacking pots traditionally contained blacking paste which was widely used in the 19th century for the cleaning and polishing of boots, shoes, fireplaces and doorsteps. The pots were usually salt glaze fired. Our contemporary pots have been high fired to stoneware temperature and glazed inside