The inspiration for the Ipswitch pot comes from the southwestern Wisconsin potteries found near Belmont and Mineral Point in the 1840's. Underneath its piecrust rim, reminiscent of Cornish pasties, is a dentil motif similar to those found under the eaves of the Greek revival brick buildings which were built around the same time period.

The Strasburg is another pot inspired by the work of Solomon and Samuel Bell of Strasburg, VA, circa 1850. The double piecrust and flared rim, is balanced by a similar treatment on the attached saucer.

The Belmont pot pays homage to the pottery of John Hammett, circa 1850. Hammett was a farmer and potter who was part of an early settlement called Cottage Inn, located between Mineral Point and Belmont, Wisconsin. This was an area of heavy immigration from Cornwall, England, and the potters seem to have brought many styles that are recognizable as having originated in Cornwall.