These two cups with the English Scenic pattern are beautifully designed by Adams fine English Staffordshire potters. The cups feature the English Scenic pattern which shows a typical countryside scene with cows in a meadow, all in the red transferware pattern.  The cups measure3 3/4" high and 3 1/2" across the top.  There is no crazing, chips or stains, but one cup has minor hairlines (as seen on picture) but do not go through to the inside. There is the older pink printed backstamp "English Scenic Warranted Staffordshire, Adams England." 

Adams china was made by William Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. The firm was founded in 1769 and became part of the Wedgwood Group in 1966. The name “Adams” appeared on various items through 1998. All types of tablewares and useful wares were made. Other pieces of Adams may be found listed under Flow Blue and Tea Leaf Ironstone.

Catalog:  p1026

A rare find, this bone china platter was made by Aynsley and is stamped with Louis XV/8328, a mark that Kovels’ places during the late 19th century (see picture for mark). In perfect condition (no chips, cracks or repairs), this impressive piece measures 17” long by 13.5” wide, and has gold trimmed scalloped edges that are complimented by a gold scrollwork pattern. Definitely an eye-catching piece for your collection.(Kovel 85J)

AYNSLEY, John (1823-1907), pottery manufacturer, Longton. 

 John Aynsley and Sons LTD. was founded in Stoke-on-Trent in 1775. This company that has now been in business for over 200 years grew from a small pottery that originated as a hobby!

John Aynsley's grandson, John Aynsley II, introduced fine bone china production to the pottery in the mid 19th century, creating a separate factory in 1861 built solely for manufacturing the new wares. That factory, known as the Portland Works, is still at the center of the manufacturing base of operations in Stoke-on-Trent today.

Aynsley's current product lines include fine tableware, giftware and bone china flowers. Royal families and heads of state around the world have chosen Aynsley for their tables.

Catalog # p1008

This is a lovely delicate vintage Aynsley cup and Saucer with a white and pastel green background.  With garlands of pink roses and rose buds surrounding the cup, gold gilt décor outlines the cup and handle.    The saucer is 5½" / 14cm across, and the cup is 2½" / 6.5cm tall x 3¼" / 8cm across the top.
The condition is excellent with no chips or cracks and no wear to the gilding.
It has a green backstamp c. 1934-1960  with a crown, EST. 1775, England Fine English Bone China.

John Aynsley and Sons LTD. was founded in Stoke-on-Trent in 1775. The prosperous china company that has now been in business for over 200 years grew from a small fledgling pottery that originated as a hobby!

John Aynsley's grandson, John Aynsley II, introduced fine bone china production to the pottery in the mid 19th century. The immediate success of Aynsley's fine china resulted in the building of a separate factory in 1861 built solely for manufacturing the new wares. That factory, known as the Portland Works, is still at the center of the manufacturing base of operations in Stoke-on-Trent today.

Aynsley's current product lines include fine tableware, giftware and bone china flowers. Royal families and heads of state around the world have chosen Aynsley for their tables.

Resource:  http://www.aynsley.co.uk/history.htm

catalog c1090

This is a lovely delicate vintage Aynsley cup & saucer with a pale yellow butter background.  With a spray of blue, white, yellow and red pansies or primroses surrounding the cup and saucer, a gold gilt décor enhances the rim and handle.
 The saucer is 5½" / 14cm across, and the cup is 2½" / 6.5cm tall x 3¼" / 8cm across the top.
The condition is excellent with no chips or cracks and no wear to the gilding.
It has a green backstamp c. 1934 with a crown and bone china made by Aynsley, England included.

John Aynsley and Sons LTD. was founded in Stoke-on-Trent in 1775. The prosperous china company that has now been in business for over 200 years grew from a small fledgling pottery that originated as a hobby!

John Aynsley's grandson, John Aynsley II, introduced fine bone china production to the pottery in the mid 19th century. The immediate success of Aynsley's fine china resulted in the building of a separate factory in 1861 built solely for manufacturing the new wares. That factory, known as the Portland Works, is still at the center of the manufacturing base of operations in Stoke-on-Trent today.

Aynsley's current product lines include fine tableware, giftware and bone china flowers. Royal families and heads of state around the world have chosen Aynsley for their tables.

Resource:  http://www.aynsley.co.uk/history.htm

Catalog c1089

This John Aynsley Indian Tree (Green Trim, Gold Key, Scalloped) 3 1/2" wide, 5 5/8" long, 2" high Open Sugar Bowl is in a beautifully designed pattern. The exotic flowers and foliage is predominantly green, pink, blue and orange on a white background. The gold key is filled to make this an outstanding piece.  There are no chips, cracks or crazing. It is in excellent condition, and will add to any décor. The backstamp, Aynsley, England is dated 1905-1910.     

John Aynsley and Sons LTD. was founded in Stoke-on-Trent in 1775. The prosperous china company that has now been in business for over 200 years grew from a small fledgling pottery that originated as a hobby!

John Aynsley's grandson, John Aynsley II, introduced fine bone china production to the pottery in the mid 19th century. The immediate success of Aynsley's fine china resulted in the building of a separate factory in 1861 built solely for manufacturing the new wares. That factory, known as the Portland Works, is still at the center of the manufacturing base of operations in Stoke-on-Trent today.

Aynsley's current product lines include fine tableware, giftware and bone china flowers. Royal families and heads of state around the world have chosen Aynsley for their tables.

Resource:  http://www.aynsley.co.uk/history.htm

Catalog:   c1084

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Your search is over!   Here we have a trio of gorgeous, matching Bohemian mantle lustres; two 13.5" large goblet shaped lustres types along with a 15" sibling lamp base. Beautifully hand painted and in excellent condition, each is decorated with a traditional floral motif. Although there are no chips, crack or repairs, there is minor wear/fading on the floral pattern for the two goblet types. We are impressed with how perfectly the shades of colour of the glass and crystals match. The set is a marvelous tribute of the craftsmanship and dedication that went into producing these fine Bohemian works of art.

Lustres are mantle and table decorations, or pedestal vases with hanging glass prisms. Those with one row of prisms are more common, while the double hung prisms are rarer and usually more costly.  The name of the mantle lustre refers to the prisms.  A single glass prism is called a lustre or luster, with either spelling being correct.

BOHEMIAN GLASS: Bohemian crystal glass, composed of silicate of potash and lime, is comparatively easy of recognition, but most of it is not so old as we would like to think. Probably very little 18th-century Bohemian glass came to this country. In 1820 and thereafter considerable of this glass came in through Baltimore and it became extremely popular in the Southern states. The roots of Bohemian glass are, perhaps, in the old glass factories of Venice. It was famous in the 16th century and for a long time Bohemia was the center of the crystal glass-making. The range of colors, also, is considerable; reds, blues, ambers and greens, all in various shades. The gold ruby is the most popular. Much of the effectiveness of Bohemian glass lies in its engraving and in the cutting through of an opaque colored outer surface to disclose a clear or a ground-glass pattern beneath. Further embellishment is often added by painting or gilding, and it was in Bohemia that the art of etching on glass was discovered by Henry Schwanhardt about 1670. (Antique Digest)

Catalog#: p1003

This delightful Coalport cup and saucer set is in excellent condition, free of chips, cracks or crazing, and is sure to please a discriminating collector of fine china, or complement a prized tea service on those special occasions. I don’t know the name of the design but Kovels places the manufacturing around 1946.

This charming set is delicately accented, well-balanced to the touch and beautifully crafted, and offers itself as a pretty personal indulgence or a memorable gift.  It has a white base with blue geese and flowers or corn stalks.  It is all lovely trimmed on the ridges in gold.

The Coalport factory was established in Shropshire by John Rose in the 1790's.
In 1899 John Rose & Co. became a limited liability company under its new owner Peter Bruff. The new title which was adopted included the old name.   From c.1891 the word 'England' was added. This became \'Made in England\' in about 1920.  In 1926 production was moved to the Staffordshire and in 1951 the trade style was amended to the simpler "Coalport China Ltd."

Catalog c1088

This Colclough footed cup and saucer is in the Orange Blossom design.  It has lovely sprays of orange blossoms in rich white, yellow and green.  There is a gilt edging finish on both cups and saucers, on the scalloped rims, handles and banding.  The Colclough mark on the back states Bone China, Made in England and is dated 1937-1948 before it became part of the Ridgeway group. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks although as seen in the photo, one tiny flea bite is on the bottom of the cup.  The cup measures 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) in height, and saucer measures 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) in diameter.

This firm started as HJ Colclough 1897-1937, in Longton England. They produced fine china. Marks used: HJC England; Royal Vale; HJC L; Vale China with a crown above was used from the late 1920's until the close; the mark above with a globe a lion inside the globe and a crown above with HJC L was used from the 1908 - 1928. It became Colclough China Ltd. in 1937 - 1948 and used the marks Colclough; Vale and Royal Vale. Most of these marks had the text Bone China as well. From 1948 - 1954 the company operated as Booth's & Colclough and the marks used were: Blue Mist; Malvern Chinaware; Royal Swan; Colclough; Colclough China. In 1955 Colclough became part of Ridgway Potteries Ltd.

Catalog c1086

These 5 lovely art deco cake or sandwich plates are produced by Grimwades Stoke on Trent, England in the 20's to 30's.  Measuring 5" across, they are bright white with lovely green and gold geometric trim, and figures, complemented with garlands of purple flowers and bright pink roses. There are no chips, cracks or crazing and are a delight to behold with such a unique shape. Priced at 5 for $36.00.

GRIMWADE, Leonard Lumsden   (c. 1863-1931), pottery manufacturer, Stoke upon Trent. Leonard Grimwade was born in Ipswich about 1863, the son of Richard Grimwade. He began his business life with his uncle as a dry salter in Ipswich. He came to the Potteries as a modeller but quickly moved to manufacturing.  He was joined by his brother, Sydney, by 1886, and worked the Winton Pottery. The style became Grimwade's Ltd. about 1890.  Leonard Grimwade went for a time to Australia but returned to the Potteries.  

Catalog #:  c1002 

Made by Grimwades, Stoke on Trent, England, this is a lovely retro pattern set of 5 square cake or sandwich plates.  They are nicely decorated with gold, green, bright yellow and small pink flowers. The plates are trimmed with gold around the edges.  They measure 6" across.  c. 1920-1930.  All of these 5 plates for $36.00. 

GRIMWADE, Leonard Lumsden (c. 1863-1931), pottery manufacturer, Stoke upon Trent. Leonard Grimwade was born in Ipswich about 1863, the son of Richard Grimwade. He began his business life with his uncle as a dry salter in Ipswich. He came to the Potteries as a modeller but quickly moved to manufacturing.  He was joined by his brother, Sydney, by 1886, and worked the Winton Pottery. The style became Grimwade's Ltd. about 1890.  Leonard Grimwade went for a time to Australia but returned to the Potteries. 

Catalog # c 1004

This W.H. Grindley octagonal plates and saucers collection in the  "Minuet" pattern has a distinctive and pastoral design.  The cream colored plates are edged in 18k gold, and are decorated with a lovely bouquets of pink, yellow and blue flowers, along with a scene of a castle by the lake and scene of four dancers in formal dress.  

This partially complete 12-piece set includes a 3" high creamer, two 9" plates,  two 8" plates, three 8" bowls, three 6½" bowls, and one 5½" bowl.  There is some minor wearing on the gold trim on some of the plates, but all pieces are in excellent condition, without crazing.  One bowl has two minor fleabites, and one of the plates plate has one.  This elegant group of Grindley china would be a treasured addition to your collection. China in the "Minuet" pattern was produced by W.H Grindley during the late 1940's to early 50's.

catalog:  p1020

This lovely old W.H. Grindley & Co Covered vegetable dish is in the Marengo pattern. It is circular 10" inside, 11 1/2" with handles, 8" wide. The white porcelain is highlighted with a gorgeous gold trim around the rims and cover.  c.1925.

In their early years W.H. Grindley & Co. Ltd. was known for their Earthenware and Ironstone china. They started business in 1880 at the New Field Pottery, Tunstall in the Staffordshire Potteries. In 1891 they moved to the Woodland Pottery also in Tunstall.  After 1925 the word Co. was added. They continued production of good quality china and porcelain until 1960 when the firm was acquired by Alfred Clough Ltd.

Catalog #: c1007

This lovely hand painted creamer has a delightful white flower decoration with heavy gold trim.  It measures 2 1/4" by 5 1/2" by 2 3/4".  It is in very good condition with no chips, craks or crazing.  It dates to early 1000's.  What a find at $25.00. 

Catalog # p1036

This lovely hand painted creamer has a delightful blue flower with green leaves and heavy gold trim.  It measures 2 1/4" by 5 1/2" by 2 3/4".  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or crazing.  To my best estimate it dates to early 1900's.  What a find at $25.00. 

Catalog # p1037

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Theodore Haviland Limoge 9" oval serving dish could be used for celery, pickles or candy. This lovely tray has pink roses with green leaves and a very nice gold trim around the edges. There are no chips or cracks and it is in very good condition. This is circa 1903-1910.  

Catalog #: p1019

This J&G Meakin 14" by 10" Serving Platter has a 1912-37 backstamp mark.  This rectangular serving platter features an elegant design with pink, yellow and blue flowers over a black border.  In the four corners is a bouquet of flowers with a gold accent. The trim and platter are all rimmed by gold gilt.  There are no chips, cracks or crazing. It has no wear and is in excellent condition. It would make a wonderful addition to any collection.

The firm J & G Meakin was founded in 1851 when he was joined by his two sons James and George. When the father died the business was moved to Market Street, Hanley. The two brothers were quick to realise the potentials of the export market and the business grew rapidly. George went to America to set up the sales market. James remained in England and managed the pottery works and the shipping.

The business grew so well that a new factory was built on the side of the Caldon canal and so the Eagle Pottery was built in Hanley in 1859.  

Later the Eastwood works were purchased which was founded by another brother, Charles.  In 1887 J & G Meakin purchased the Eastwood Pottery from brother Charles Meakin, this propelled them to be the largest pottery company in Britian. Their aim was to provide an attractive and strong china with distinct patterns made for the tastes of the individual markets that they serviced. The majority of Meakin's wares were made for export to the USA and British Empire Colonies.

Catalog:  p1044

This beautiful covered vegetable dish is a great find for collectors of old Staffordshire, of transferware and collectors of unique semi porcelain pieces.  This dish is in the “Ideal” pattern by J. H. Weatherby & Sons of Hanley, Staffordshire, England.  The backstamp of a flag with a cross is listed between 1892 and 1924. In 1925 the Weatherby stamp had “Falconware” on it.  The vegetable dish is decorated around the rim featuring a green transfer design of scrolls, links and other geometric designs.  The rim is scalloped and edged in gold gilt.  The dish is 11 1/2" long including the handles, 9 1/" inside, 6 3/4" across, 3" deep and 5 1/2" deep with the lid. It is in excellent condition with no cracks or discoloration but a very minor flea bite on the inside cover.  This is not noticeable from the top.  The dish makes a statement on a table of elegance.

Please email us for pricing and shipping if you are interested in purchasing two covered dishes.  Great savings!

The company was founded in Tunstall in 1891 and moved to Hanley the following year.  It first made domestic ware such as basins and ewers, later moving into tableware and giftware.  Falconware became the trade name used from 1925 onwards. In later years, the business operated as J H Weatherby & Son, and this is the name that still adorns the front of the main building. Unfortunately the high costs of producing pottery here compared to mass production elsewhere in the world forced the company into receivership.

catalog: c1093

This beautiful covered vegetable dish is a great find for collectors of old Staffordshire, of transferware and collectors of unique semi porcelain pieces.  This dish is in the “Ideal” pattern by J. H. Weatherby & Sons of Hanley, Staffordshire, England.  The backstamp of a flag with a cross is listed between 1892 and 1924. In 1925 the Weatherby stamp had “Falconware” on it.  The vegetable dish is decorated around the rim featuring a green transfer design of scrolls, links and other geometric designs.  The rim is scalloped and edged in gold gilt.  The dish is 11 1/2" long including the handles, 9 1/" inside, 6 3/4" across, 3" deep and 5 1/2" deep with the lid. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or discoloration and makes a statement on a table of elegance.

Please email us for pricing and shipping if you are interested in purchasing two covered dishes.  Great savings!

The company was founded in Tunstall in 1891 and moved to Hanley the following year.  It first made domestic ware such as basins and ewers, later moving into tableware and giftware.  Falconware became the trade name used from 1925 onwards. In later years, the business operated as J H Weatherby & Son, and this is the name that still adorns the front of the main building. Unfortunately the high costs of producing pottery here compared to mass production elsewhere in the world forced the company into receivership.

catalog: c1094

This transferware platter is a great find for collectors of old Staffordshire, of transferware and collectors of unique semi porcelain pieces.  This beautiful platter is in the “Ideal” pattern by J. H. Weatherby & Sons of Hanley, Staffordshire, England.  The backstamp of a flag with a cross is listed between 1892 and 1924.  After 1925  the Weatherby stamp included “Falconware”. 

The large platter is decorated around the rim featuring a green transfer design of scrolls, links and other geometric designs.  The rim is scalloped and edged in gold gilt.  The oval platter is 14" by 11 1/2" and 1 3/4" tall at the rim. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or discoloration and makes a statement on a table of elegance.

The company was founded in Tunstall in 1891 and moved to Hanley the following year.  It first made domestic ware such as basins and ewers, later moving into tableware and giftware.  Falconware became the trade name used from 1925 onwards. In later years, the business operated as J H Weatherby & Son, and this is the name that still adorns the front of the main building. Unfortunately the high costs of producing pottery here compared to mass production elsewhere in the world forced the company into receivership.

catalog: c1091

This transferware gravy boat is a great find for collectors of old Staffordshire, of transferware and collectors of unique semi porcelain pieces.  This beautiful gravy boat is in the “Ideal” pattern by J. H. Weatherby & Sons of Hanley, Staffordshire, England.  The backstamp of a flag with a cross is listed between 1892 and 1925. Then the Weatherby stamp had“Falconware” on it.  The gravy boat is decorated around the rim featuring a green transfer design of scrolls, links and other geometric designs.  The rim is scalloped and edged in gold gilt.  The gravy boat is 8" long including the handle, 3" wide and 3 1/2" tall. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or discoloration and makes a statement on a table of elegance. The gold gilt is a little worn as only old pieces tend to get.

Please email us for pricing and shipping if you are interested in purchasing more of this pattern.  Great savings!

The company was founded in Tunstall in 1891 and moved to Hanley the following year.  It first made domestic ware such as basins and ewers, later moving into tableware and giftware.  Falconware became the trade name used from 1925 onwards. In later years, the business operated as J H Weatherby & Son, and this is the name that still adorns the front of the main building. Unfortunately the high costs of producing pottery here compared to mass production elsewhere in the world forced the company into receivership

c1092

This beautiful 10 1/4" dinner plate is a great find for collectors of old Staffordshire, of transferware and collectors of unique semi porcelain pieces.  This dish is in the “Ideal” pattern by J. H. Weatherby & Sons of Hanley, Staffordshire, England.  The backstamp of a flag with a cross is listed between 1892 and 1924. In 1925 the Weatherby stamp had “Falconware” on it.  The dinner plate is decorated around the rim featuring a green transfer design of scrolls, links and other geometric designs.  The rim is scalloped and edged in gold gilt.  The plate is 10 1/4" long. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or discoloration and makes a statement on a table of elegance.

Please email us for pricing and shipping if you are interested in purchasing more than one.  We have 4 available.  Great savings!

The company was founded in Tunstall in 1891 and moved to Hanley the following year.  It first made domestic ware such as basins and ewers, later moving into tableware and giftware.  Falconware became the trade name used from 1925 onwards. In later years, the business operated as J H Weatherby & Son, and this is the name that still adorns the front of the main building. Unfortunately the high costs of producing pottery here compared to mass production elsewhere in the world forced the company into receivership.

catalog: c1095-8

This gravy boat and underplate by Johnson Brothers of England is in the "Indian Tree Pattern". The pattern is “Green Key on White”.   Indian Tree is a versatile pattern that will work with a wide range of décors and is a design that many manufacturers have made over the years because of the design’s popularity. The pattern consisting of an Oriental crooked tree branch, landscape, exotic flowers and foliage is predominantly greens, pinks, blues and oranges on a white ground. 

The Charles Street Works factory had already established a legacy for crafting fine dinnerware when three Johnson brothers acquired it via a bankruptcy sale in 1882. Grandsons of the Meakin dinnerware lineage, the brothers shared a heritage in the production of fine dinnerware. Building a reputation on basic whiteware known as "semi-porcelain," the company created a slip that had the delicate characteristics of fine china, but the durability of ironstone. Johnson Brothers continued its growth in the tableware industry into World War I. Afterwards the company was able to introduce wares that, when chipped, revealed an underlayer that was the same color as the outer glazed body. The Queen of England awarded the company the "Queen's Award to Industry" for their contributions to the tableware industry and to the English economy. Although they struggled during the Second World War, the company managed to survive this hardship with sporadic shipments of product to the United States. In 1968, Johnson Brothers joined the Wedgwood Group and they remain a leader in the tableware industry.

c1105

This large 12" x 9 ½”  oval platter by Johnson Brothers of England in the "Indian Tree Pattern". The pattern is “Green Key on White”.   Indian Tree is a versatile pattern that will work with a wide range of decors and is a design that many manufacturers have made over the years because of the design’s popularity. The pattern consisting of an Oriental crooked tree branch, landscape, exotic flowers and foliage is predominantly greens, pinks, blues and oranges on a white ground.  There are no chips, cracks, wear or crazing and it is in excellent condition with very vivid colors. 

The Charles Street Works factory had already established a legacy for crafting fine dinnerware when three Johnson brothers acquired it via a bankruptcy sale in 1882. Grandsons of the Meakin dinnerware lineage, the brothers shared a heritage in the production of fine dinnerware. Building a reputation on basic whiteware known as "semi-porcelain," the company created a slip that had the delicate characteristics of fine china, but the durability of ironstone. Johnson Brothers continued its growth in the tableware industry into World War I. Afterwards the company was able to introduce wares that, when chipped, revealed an underlayer that was the same color as the outer glazed body. The Queen of England awarded the company the "Queen's Award to Industry" for their contributions to the tableware industry and to the English economy. Although they struggled during the Second World War, the company managed to survive this hardship with sporadic shipments of product to the United States. In 1968, Johnson Brothers joined the Wedgwood Group and they remain a leader in the tableware industry.

Priced reasonably at $45.00

This creamer and sugar by Johnson Brothers of England is in the "Indian Tree Pattern". The pattern is “Green Key on White”.   Indian Tree is a versatile pattern that will work with a wide range of décors and is a design that many manufacturers have made over the years because of the design’s popularity. The pattern consisting of an Oriental crooked tree branch, landscape, exotic flowers and foliage is predominantly greens, pinks, blues and oranges on a white ground. 

The Charles Street Works factory had already established a legacy for crafting fine dinnerware when three Johnson brothers acquired it via a bankruptcy sale in 1882. Grandsons of the Meakin dinnerware lineage, the brothers shared a heritage in the production of fine dinnerware. Building a reputation on basic whiteware known as "semi-porcelain," the company created a slip that had the delicate characteristics of fine china, but the durability of ironstone. Johnson Brothers continued its growth in the tableware industry into World War I. Afterwards the company was able to introduce wares that, when chipped, revealed an underlayer that was the same color as the outer glazed body. The Queen of England awarded the company the "Queen's Award to Industry" for their contributions to the tableware industry and to the English economy. Although they struggled during the Second World War, the company managed to survive this hardship with sporadic shipments of product to the United States. In 1968, Johnson Brothers joined the Wedgwood Group and they remain a leader in the tableware industry.

c1104

This very  large 16" x 10 ½”  oval platter by Johnson Brothers of England in the "Indian Tree Pattern". The pattern is “Green Key on White”.   Indian Tree is a versatile pattern that will work with a wide range of decors and is a design that many manufacturers have made over the years because of the design’s popularity. The pattern consisting of an Oriental crooked tree branch, landscape, exotic flowers and foliage is predominantly greens, pinks, blues and oranges on a white ground.  There are no chips, cracks, wear or crazing and it is in excellent condition with very vivid colors. 

The Charles Street Works factory had already established a legacy for crafting fine dinnerware when three Johnson brothers acquired it via a bankruptcy sale in 1882. Grandsons of the Meakin dinnerware lineage, the brothers shared a heritage in the production of fine dinnerware. Building a reputation on basic whiteware known as "semi-porcelain," the company created a slip that had the delicate characteristics of fine china, but the durability of ironstone. Johnson Brothers continued its growth in the tableware industry into World War I. Afterwards the company was able to introduce wares that, when chipped, revealed an underlayer that was the same color as the outer glazed body. The Queen of England awarded the company the "Queen's Award to Industry" for their contributions to the tableware industry and to the English economy. Although they struggled during the Second World War, the company managed to survive this hardship with sporadic shipments of product to the United States. In 1968, Johnson Brothers joined the Wedgwood Group and they remain a leader in the tableware industry.

Priced reasonably at $90.00

This excellent early Mason's Ironstone ginger jar is designed in the rich blue and white "Vista" transferware pattern - a favorite among collectors.   The Vista pattern continues on both sides and is fully stamped on the base with the second oldest backstamp c. 1920-40.   It is in very good condition with no cracks or crazing, although there are 2 very small flea bites on the base, that aren’t noticeable. (See picture)  It is approximately 12 ½ cms tall.  Just lovely to add to one’s collection and display proudly.

p 1013

 This Ironstone cake plate was made by Masons of England and is stamped with the very popular Red Vista pattern and Patent Ironstone China banner.  This is a mark which Kovels’ places at circa 1900 (see picture). This is a square tray that measures 9 inches square and 10-1/2 inches wide at the handles. The vibrant rose coloured pattern clearly depicts a stately scene, and is framed in a wreath of ivy-esque leaves. The pierced handles finish this piece off perfectly.  The condition is excellent with one flea-bite on the back.  There are no, cracks, or stains, but has some minor crazing common to older china.   This piece is truly a marvelous treasure.

MASON

A family of potters trading under various styles at Lane Delph and Fenton from c.1800 to c.1854.

Charles James Mason patented the famous 'PATAENT IRONSTONE CHINA' in 1913.

The Mason patterns, moulds, etc., passed through several firms to Messrs. GL Ashwork & Bros. 1861. This firm was renamed 'Mason's Ironstone China Ltd' in 1968.

Product #: p1009   

This is a beautiful 4-piece set of Vista Ironstone China ash trays. The pink transferware pieces are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. They measure approximately 3 1/2 " wide square. The main color of these pieces is a burgandy-red with an ivory colored background. The back has the Mason's stamp/seal, Ironstone China, Vista, England. c1920-1940

Mason

A family of potters trading under various styles at Lane Delph and Fenton from c. 1800 to c. 1854.  Charles James Mason patented the famous "PATAENT IRONSTONE CHINA" in 1913. 

The Mason patterns, moulds, ets., passed through several firms to Messrs. GL Ashwork & Bros. 1861.  This firm was renamed 'Mason's Ironstone China Ltd' in 1968.

Catalog #: c1019

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A wonderful set, these charming Austrian demitasses with matching saucers were made by Moritz Zdekauer during the late 19th to early 20th century, and are marked indicating they are from the Riviera patter (see picture). Each piece is in excellent condition, with no chips, crack or repairs. Delicate to hold, the subtle green scrollwork is framed with a gold trim, giving the pieces an elegance that is simple yet pronounced.

Catatalog c1000

This is an outstanding plate/platter in a very beautiful biege/brown transferware pattern called "Homeland"  by Myott Son & Co. It measures 11” by 7 ¾”.  Depicting a lovely old & rural English Village home with a winding path leading to a tall tree and flowers, the plate is in exceptional condition. It has Ivory/Cream Multicolor pictures with Red, Yellow, Brown, Orange and Green accents.  The backstamp Myott Son & Co., England, Rd. No. 761201 dates the plate to 1931.  It is clean and damage free of nicks, scratches and wear.

Myott, Son & Co. Limited originally operated from the Alexander Pottery in Stoke, Staffordshire, in the North of England. It was a family run business producing earthenware from 1898. Run by two brothers, Ashley and Sydney Myott, the company soon had to expand to meet growing demand. They moved to the Brownfield’s Works in Cobridge, just North of Stoke-on-Trent and then extended the operation to the adjacent Upper Hanley Pottery in 1925.

With the growing success of competitor output, the company began to produce hand painted Art Deco wares, popularised by their varied ranges of vases and jugs. Many of these pieces survive today suggesting that output was extensive. Geometric shapes such as the fan and pyramid vase are highly sought after with brown and orange the predominant colours used in decoration. There were also a number of collaborations in the 1930,s, most notably with Goldscheider (an Austrian figure and wall mask producer) and B.A.G Co. Ltd (British American Glass). These Deco pieces display the famous gold Myott crown mark on the base. White ware was produced for the Cunard shipping company with the provision of cubist style tea sets.

There was a fire at the factory in 1949 in which many of the office files were destroyed including vital pattern information.

Price:  $40.00

Catalog:  p1033

The Deco Years
After the expansion of earlier factories in 1925, in addition to their traditional ceramic tableware production, the company began producing in the 1930s an extensive range of hand painted Art Deco wares. Success must have been virtually instant judging by the vast numbers of such pieces surviving today.

Particularly noted for production of Art Deco vases, jugs and dinnerware, pieces in brighter colours are highly sought after. Orange and brown were the dominant colours used for decoration, in fact a very limited palette was incorporated into the designs - a trick used by artists of the period. Or maybe it was a case of colour availability or perhaps stability as many of the pieces suffer from paint flaking and glaze crazing which reduces value considerably. However collectors may have to suffer imperfect examples of some of the rarer shapes and patterns as availability of some of the pieces can be extremely limited today.

Catalog # c1055

This lovely round Palissy Pottery Soup tureen with fitted cover and ladle opening is stamped "Palissy Pottery England", c. 1920. It has a pale blue hand painted criss-cross pattern, accented with cobalt blue and burnt red decoration. It is complemented with lovely gilded gold trim around the tureen and on the two handles and cover. It measures 10" across, 12" with handles and 5" deep. There are no cracks or chips and has very minor crazing as most aging porcelain. Priced reasonably at $55.00, this is truly an exquisite retro piece.

The information from Kovel's places this tureen produced by Albert & Jones (Longton) Ltd. Longton, Staffordshire, England.  Earthenware. ca. 1908-1936

Product # p1030

This is a really beautiful Paragon Teacup and Saucer. It has gold decorations mixed with lovely bouquets of golden daffodils on a pale aqua  back-ground. There is a wonderful Floral Bouquet on the inside of the cup. There is a gilt edging finish on both cups and saucers, on the scalloped rims, handles and banding.  Both pieces are in mint condition, and marked by Appointment to the Majesty The Queen, China Potters, Paragon Fine Bone China England, reg'd. And, it is initialed in gold: JD/G.  The set is circa 1957 as per Kovels New Dictionary of Marks.  The cup measures 2 1/2 inches (6 1/2 cm) in height, and saucer measures 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) in diameter. Any reasonable offer would be considered.

In 1933 Paragon China Ltd. was honoured by being appointed China Manufacturers to the late Queen Mary and in 1938 a similar Royal Appointment was granted by H.M. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, the latest Royal Appointment being to H.M. The Queen. The honour of receiving such appointments is one of which Paragon China Ltd. is justly proud.

Catalog c1085

This lovely Royal Albert cup and saucer is marked American Beauty, fine Bone China, England. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. 

Catalog #: c1015

This gorgeous HAND PAINTED footed Cup and Saucer by Royal Albert is in the "DERBY" yellow pattern and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. This Crown China England Mark is c.1917. It measures 2 5/8” tall and 3 1/8” at the opening with the saucer 5 ½” across. It is a graceful footed base “Melvern” shape with a fancy handle.  The hand painted pattern is on a light yellow background with multicolored flowers and deco designs, all trimmed in dynamic gold.

The popular success of Royal Albert China dates from 1896 when Thomas Wild took over the Albert Works in Stoke-on-Trent – a factory given its title a year earlier to commemorate the birth of Prince Albert (the future King George VI and father to Queen Elizabeth II). In 1897 Thomas Wild & Co. produced a range of commemorative dinnerware pieces for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, an association with royalty that continues to this day and which led to the name Royal Albert.

Today, Royal Albert produces the world’s most popular bone china, loved for floral style dinnerware, inspired by an English country garden. The famous Old Country Roses and American Beauty china patterns continues to bring a flavour of England to more tables around the world than any other dinnerware pattern.

c1106

This lovely Royal Albert  "Devon Pattern" cake plate is an elegant piece of crown china.  It measures 9 1/4" by 9 3/4" across.  This exquisite piece has stunning shades of cobalt blue, russet and gold.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or crazing.  It is marked on the bottom "Royal Albert Crown China England".  I estimate it being produced between 1920-1930.

Royal Albert Bone China is very popular and has been manufactured in England by Thomas C. Wild (& Sons Ltd), St. Mary's Works, Longton since 1905. Pieces marked Royal Albert Crown China were manufactured from 1905 until about 1935. The crown logo has changed in style along with the printed mark but is still part of the stamp today.

Catalog # c1067

This Royal Albert Trio cup, saucer and side  plate is in the very exquisite "Devon" pattern.  The exceptional detail and vivid colors combine to make this plate, cup and saucer a prime addition to any collection. The cobalt color has exceptional depth. Excellent condition. c. 1920-1930. 

Royal Albert Bone China is very popular and has been manufactured in England by Thomas C. Wild (& Sons Ltd), St. Mary's Works, Longton since 1905. Pieces marked Royal Albert Crown China were manufactured from 1905 until about 1935. The crown logo has changed in style along with the printed mark but is still part of the stamp today.

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