Comments on: The Ken Edwards Pottery of Tonala

By: Rosana

Rosana — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:25:48 +0000

Sorry, this kind of question doesn't seem to get answers on my site.

By: Ian012

Ian012 — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:17:41 +0000

I have a Ken Edwards Bottle jug with the mark of a kran on the bottom does any body know how much its worth

By: Rosana

Rosana — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:51:06 +0000

Ken's pottery is high fired and always has been, and I do not believe it was ever unsafe from lead, though I could be wrong. Lead was widely used in LOW-fired glazes in Mexico in the old days but is pretty much not used now. Lead is a component of glazes rather than of clay.

If someone reads this who knows more, please add your comments.

By: Kathleen. Catanho

Kathleen. Catanho — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:16:47 +0000

I received 12 place settings of Tonala for my wedding in 1969. I stopped using them a few years later when I read that this pottery contains lead and is unsafe for food. I got rid of the plates and cups but kept the figurines and napkins holders. Has anyone else heard this? It seemed common knowledge in the 1970s. Maybe the newer Tonala is made with different clay.

By: The_Real_Tijuana

The_Real_Tijuana — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:34:33 +0000

Hello, Greg. The Emporium in Tijuana carries both series, Collection and Traditional, and they ship worldwide. They're new to the Internet, might be offering some pieces on Bonanzle. We ran a piece on them; you can get e-mail to them through out blog.

By: TONI POLVERINI

TONI POLVERINI — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:14:31 +0000

I first fell in love with Ken Edwards Pottery in the mid 1970’s when I was engaged the 1st time. That marriage never happened; but I never lost my lust for K.E. I became a Flight Attendant and flew Mexico trips all the time. That’s where I really came to know Ken Edwards work. I went to the factory in Tonala, and totally fell in love with his work. When I met my husband we made trips to the factory and brought boxes back of our beloved “Tonala” pattern. This was 1982. We still use it every day!!!

By: Betty Negus

Betty Negus — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:54:32 +0000

I became aware of the Ken Edwards Collection about 10 years ago while in Xtapa, Mexaco. I have since bought many pieces and have more than a full set of dishes so when we redid our kitchen we tiled it with tiles from the Collection. The dishes look wonderful in the glass front cabinets. I love all the pieces and want to thank all the artists for their efforts. They do beautiful work.

By: Betty Negus

Betty Negus — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:53:04 +0000

I became aware of the Ken Edwards Collection about 10 years ago while in Xtapa, Mexaco. I have since bought many pieces and have more than a full set of dishes so when we redid our kitchen we tiled it with tiles from the Collection. I love all the pieces and want to thank all the artists for their efforts. They do beautiful work.

By: Rosana

Rosana — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:41:42 +0000

Readers, please read all the comments if you have a question you want answered. Ken Edwards does not answer questions here and I am not an expert on his pottery. Some readers have posted helpful answers.