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Adderley

Founded in 1876 by William Alsager Adderley in Longton, Stoke-On-Trent, England. Also became known in the 1950's as 'Royal Adderley' under the 'Ridgway' backstamp (see listed under 'R' below for main Royal Adderley listing).

The above graphic shows US online auction price guide. .

Aynsley China

Beswick

Established initially in the 1890’s as maker of tableware as well as ornaments, Beswick were also on the bandwagon of making Staffordshire cats and dogs, most of which were unmarked and hard to tell from other Staffordshire makers of the period.

Not strictly speaking an antique bone china maker as they progressed to bone china only in the 1930's. Today’s collectors are very much tuned into Gilbert Beswick who broke new ground in the 1930’s with his high fired bone china figurines. His idea was to emulate the quality of Royal Doulton elegant antique bone china lady figures.

It was Lucy Beswick in 1947 who suggested using the illustrations of Beatrix Potter.

The family sold out to Royal Doulton in the 1960’s. Look out for the figure ‘Duchess with Flowers’ produced 1954-67 - a classic failure at the time, therefore now rare and sought after; £2,000 plus ($4000 + USD) would be the current value, not a bad investment for 5 shillings (25 cents). These items are future antique bone china items - so watch out for them.

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This antique bone china snippet was written and researched by Peter Holland © 2008 as part of the "Talking points for quick connoisseurs" segment of his website Figurines-Sculpture.com. Any corrections, additions or questions please go to the "comments and questions" at the bottom of the page (this site is truly interactive).

Coalport

Colclough China

Copeland

Crown Staffordshire

Accounts vary as to the exact date Crown Staffs was properly established. Thomas Green (senior) was employed at one of the Burleigh pottery factories in 1790, but records show he officially founded his "Churchill Works" in the autumn of 1795.

The company who only later in their history started calling themselves 'Crown Staffordshire', began full scale production of quality wares at the famous Minerva Works in Fenton, Staffs (the site where Crown Staffordshire operated from until the 1950s) in the early 1800's. According to their own backstamps, and the Minerva factory entrance plaque, the establishment date was 1801.

However, trading under the name ‘Green’ in various guises, Crown Staffordshire was first used by the company in 1897. Unlike the well documented connections of Royal Crown Derby, I can’t find any references to royal patronage that would authenticate the use of the ‘Crown’ trade name. If you have any information on this, please use the contact form.

Originally an earthenware manufacturer, the company produced bone china from 1933 onwards, at the specialist Minerva works in Fenton. So they are technically not antique bone china makers, but are important enough to be included here. In 1973 when the brand was bought out by the Wedgwood group, Greens were still based at the original Minerva works, employing over 200 decorators.

Wedgwood stopped using the Crown Staffordshire name in 1985, but still owns the brand. Jack Jones, sometimes described as one of the best ever designers of bone china table ware, worked for the company for 47 years. Today he is probably known best by collectors for the range of birds he sculpted - from large cockatoos to tiny wrens. In truth Jones added great value to the brand, giving them a higher status within the area of antique bone china collectibles. The fact that the brand is no longer manufactured, yet has a long history, adds value to the secondary market.



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This antique bone china snippet was written and researched by Peter Holland © 2008 as part of the "Talking points for quick connoisseurs" segment of his website Figurines-Sculpture.com. Any corrections, additions or questions please go to the "comments and questions" at the bottom of the page (this site is truly interactive)

Davenport

John Davenport started his fine bone china production started around 1815, making him a key player in the area of antique bone china collectibles. Before that he produced pottery and tableware in earthenware from 1793.

The company stayed in the family for nearly 100 years before being taken over by Coalport in 1887. Davenport's most popular pattern number is "6" - the "Flying Bird" design - now very sought-after.



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This antique bone china snippet was written and researched by Peter Holland © 2008 as part of the "Talking points for quick connoisseurs" segment of his website Figurines-Sculpture.com. Any corrections, additions or questions please go to the "comments and questions" at the bottom of the page (this site is truly interactive)

Delphine

Grafton

Grafton, or Royal Grafton, is a pottery mark of antique bone china manufacturer, A.B. Jones & Sons Ltd see listed here:- Royal Grafton bone china page

Grimwade Bros

Hudson & Middleton

For 19 years from 1870 Messrs Hudson and Middleton worked together. The company then split into two and operated separately for 52 years – Middleton making Delphine ware and Hudson making Sutherland China.

Hudson’s products were named after the Sutherland Works which today is a grade II listed building of historical importance to Longton in particular and Stoke-on-Trent in general.

Sometimes the ‘Royal’ tag is added to wares branded as ‘Royal Sutherland’ - from which particular regal connection I know not.

'Delphine' is also used as a backstamp pattern mark by Noritake, so don't confuse the two. You might also see Royal Doulton Lady figurines branded as 'Delphine'. There is no connection. Hudson & Middleton are one of the few older established firms not to have been swallowed up by the Wedgwood/Doulton group.

The company we know today was formed by descendants of the founders in 1941. Recently breaking into the lucrative Japanese ceramics market, Hudson & Middleton are known for bone china mugs and tea ware. They have had to compete with the likes of ‘new kids’ Dunoon Bone China as well as the big household names in antique bone china.

There has now been added an article written by Helen Gregory (ne Chapman) who is a decedent of both the Hudsons and the Middletons. She expands on the information given here - a must for all collectors of Staffordshire china - Helen's Hudson & Middleton article.







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This antique bone china snippet was written and researched by Peter Holland © 2008 as part of the "Talking points for quick connoisseurs" segment of his website Figurines-Sculpture.com. Any corrections, additions or questions please go to the "comments and questions" at the bottom of the page (this site is truly interactive)

Knowles Taylor Knowles

His innovations didn’t stop there – they were one of the first ever firms to employ their own design team and decorators.

In the 1880’s they made a big decision to ‘take on’ the established English bone china firms. As a result, Knowles Taylor Knowles produced what was subsequently acclaimed to be the best antique bone china ever produced in America.

Their Lotus Ware, in particular, went on to become multi award-winning. A big ‘look-at-us’ statement Knowles Taylor Knowles were sticking the finger up to their disparaging Euro-rivals.

Perhaps they invented the concept of the ‘lost leader’ too because Lotus Ware lost them big money, but did the trick and, in the long run, made the name of Knowles Taylor Knowles.

Ironically, it was with the help of two defecting Europeans, H. Schmidt and J. Poole that Knowles Taylor Knowles managed this upwards swing in prestige. Sadly the great depression saw the end of the company and it closed in 1931.



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This antique bone china snippet was written and researched by Peter Holland © 2008 as part of the "Talking points for quick connoisseurs" segment of his website Figurines-Sculpture.com. Any corrections, additions or questions please go to the "comments and questions" at the bottom of the page (this site is truly interactive)

Lenox

Minton

Masons Ironstone

Now famous for his oriental designs in both Ironstone and antique bone china, Miles Mason took out a patent for his Ironstone china in 1813. Although now known for Ironstone which is a tough stoneware and not a porcelain (like bone-china is), he is also known for his antique bone china, which is why he is included in this section.

With his durable ‘Ironstone’, he saw the opportunity to develop a strong and decorative substitute for the fashionable and expensive large Chinese vases. Some of his vases were over 3 feet tall. They typically had lots of relief detail and were finished with 22 carat gold.

Mason seemed to be born lucky because as well as marrying an heiress, he had the talent to do great things with her money rather than fritter it away on excess – something that a lesser person might have done. First he was a successful importer of Chinese porcelain, then, when supply began to dry up he decided to make it for himself – very successfully.

This famous and auspicious antique bone china and Ironstone brand is now owned by the Wedgwood group. I entered the history of this company in my own small way when, in year 2000, I was commissioned by Wedgwood to sculpt a commemorative fine bone china oriental figurine decorated in the traditional mazzarine blue and gold. The privilege was mine.



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This antique bone china snippet was written and researched by Peter Holland © 2008 as part of the "Talking points for quick connoisseurs" segment of his website Figurines-Sculpture.com. Any corrections, additions or questions please go to the "comments and questions" at the bottom of the page (this site is truly interactive)

Palissy

Paragon China

Ridgway

Rockingham

Based in Swinton, South Yorkshire, England, Rockingham is a rare maker in this part of England. Sometimes a product can be too good. Such is the fate of Rockingham antique bone china.

It didn’t survive. There were no hard headed dragons to pull the perfectionists away from the abyss of self indulgence – only the old gold of the 4th Earl Fitzwilliam to bankroll them. No expense was spared, no gorgeousness left un-encrusted.

Ceasing production in 1842, the rarity and quality of Rockingham ware makes it attractive to collectors. The only criticism leveled is the lack of imagination on the design of the antique bone china shapes. The antique bone china production began in around 1825. The clay body was of the best quality, very dense and creamy white in colour.

Highly decorated dessert services with still life subjects and landscapes became Rockingham specialties – all marked with the characteristic Griffin crest.

Today true Rockingham is rare and near impossible to find, for example, in an online auction. When I looked recently the price of just a creamer and sugar bowl with wear and tear was $110. Don't confuse true antique Rockingham with 'tribute' Rockingham patterns which other companies have brought out in the past - for example, Paragon have a famous pattern called 'Rockingham' as do Spode.

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This antique bone china snippet was written and researched by Peter Holland © 2008 as part of the "Talking points for quick connoisseurs" segment of his website Figurines-Sculpture.com. Any corrections, additions or questions please go to the "comments and questions" at the bottom of the page (this site is truly interactive)

Rosenthal

Royal Adderley

Prior to the Ridgway era of the 1950's, he company was known as Adderley (floral). The tea sets, for example in the 1930's, would have been marked in brown ink as:

Adderley [lower case][Then a crown logo]FLORAL [upper case][Then a flower logo]Bone ChinaMade in England

The 'Royal' would presumably have come with the 'Ridgway' association in the 1950's (Ridgway had several warrants and licenses bestowed - see under 'R' in the Ridgway listing).

I heard an anecdotal story when, in the late 50's someone wanted to replace a broken tea cup with the plain old 'Adderley' mark. When she bought the new replacement (identical) it had suddenly developed a 'Royal' connection on the back stamp!!

The flower arrangement dishes from the 1912 to 1926 years are likely to have the following backstamp marks:

Upside-down letter “V” over a crown.

Within the “V” is “Adderley”

and “England.”

Then some red numbers.

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This antique bone china snippet was written and researched by Peter Holland © 2008 as part of the "Talking points for quick connoisseurs" segment of his website Figurines-Sculpture.com. Any corrections, additions or questions please go to the "comments and questions" at the bottom of the page (this site is truly interactive)

Royal Albert

Royal Crown Derby

Planche was a refugee from Saxony (home of Meissen). In association with William Duesbury and John Heath he began the Derby tradition. Duesbury went on to become the driving force, working with top artists of the day and acquiring the famous factory at Chelsea in 1770.

In 1784 the London works was demolished and much of the workforce and equipment was relocated to Derby. 1773 saw recognition by King George who granted use of the royal crown on the wares. Queen Victoria appointed the royal warrant ‘Porcelain Manufacturers to Her Majesty’ in 1890 and successive monarchs have renewed the patronage.

This company were very early pioneers of china manufacture and began more than 50 years before the invention of bone china.

They did launch into the new material with gusto and their Imari pattern has achieved world status as one of the classics of antique bone china.

After much market consolidation in the 1960’s, Royal Crown Derby joined the Royal Doulton company. However, in 2000 a group of people led by Hugh Gibson bought back the brand with a view to re-establishing Royal Crown Derby as a flourishing independent maker once more. Their order books are full. Long may they reign!



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This antique bone china snippet was written and researched by Peter Holland © 2008 as part of the "Talking points for quick connoisseurs" segment of his website Figurines-Sculpture.com. Any corrections, additions or questions please go to the "comments and questions" at the bottom of the page (this site is truly interactive)

Royal Doulton

Royal Grafton

Royal Stanley

Royal Stanley is a backstamp of the Colclough Bone China Company.

Royal Sutherland

Royal Vale

Royal Winton

Winton has always been synonymous with antique bone china of quality and design - and ‘Chintz’. Leonard and his older brother Sidney (both potters) joined forces to form Grimwade Brothers. Leonard was the driving force behind many technical developments including Lithographic print transfers and the rotary kiln.

The new technology enabled them to develop their characteristic chintz patterns - classics of antique bone china (tightly packed floral designs - 'Marguerite' was the first Chintz in 1928). In 1913 George V visited the potteries and bought a Winton Tea set.

Grimwades changed their name Royal Winton in 1929. Production stopped in the 1960’s making Winton very collectible. Under new ownership, the first new piece of Royal Winton Chintz for nearly forty years was introduced In March 1997 to great all round approval. The new owners also own ‘Duchess’ and ‘Royal Creamware’.



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This antique bone china snippet was written and researched by Peter Holland © 2008 as part of the "Talking points for quick connoisseurs" segment of his website Figurines-Sculpture.com. Any corrections, additions or questions please go to the "comments and questions" at the bottom of the page (this site is truly interactive)

Royal Worcester

Spode (Copeland)

Watching his father buried in a paupers grave at the age of 6 must have had a lasting impression on the young J. Spode. Perhaps it was the driving force behind the formation of a company which not only survived but subsequently prospered to such an extent that his son Josiah Spode II was able to attain the crowning glory – the invention of fine bone china in c.1799. Antique bone china only ever dates to after this historic invention - ie you will find no antique bone china before that date. Actually, if you do find antique bone china before that date, keep hold of it because it will be very valuable indeed.

Spode’s early pottery was called creamware - a delicate cream-colored earthenware, and not antique bone china at all. He then progressed to pearlware - a fine white-glazed earthenware often covered with a blue transfer print.

From the outset, Spode's work was was distinguished from other makers of the time in that it was regarded as flawless - porcelain that didn't craze, colors that didn't flake, and gilding that continued in its luster.

Spode was undoubtedly the ultimate 19th century porcelain factory in Stoke. In 1883 it became Copeland & Garrett.

The power behind the continued success of Spode was William Taylor Copeland (1797–1868). He had succeeded his father (also William Copeland) as business partner to the Spode Pottery. A human dynamo of a man; entrepreneur, Member of Parliament, philanthropist and Lord Mayor of London, in 1866 he was appointed china manufacturer to the Prince of Wales, heir the the throne.

He managed to buy out the interests of the Spode family and became the whole owner of the name of Spode China. Today Spode own the equally famous Royal Worcester porcelain company and together they form a group which is one of the only UK rivals to the mighty Wedgwood group in terms of fine china production.



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This antique bone china snippet was written and researched by Peter Holland © 2008 as part of the "Talking points for quick connoisseurs" segment of his website Figurines-Sculpture.com. Any corrections, additions or questions please go to the "comments and questions" at the bottom of the page (this site is truly interactive)

Stanley Bone China

Royal Stanley is a backstamp of the Colclough Bone China Company.

Sutherland or 'Royal Sutherland'

Tuscan

Vale Potteries

Vale Potteries, or 'Royal Vale', is a pottery mark of antique bone china manufacturer, H J Coloclough. Royal Vale has its own dedicated page see listed here:- Royal Vale china. Colclough is here:- Colclough bone china

Villeroy & Boch

Founded 1748 Audun-le-Tiche, France by Francois Boche.

Being a very old established European maker, Villeroy & Boch do not have the long history of fine bone china making that the English companies do. The specialty on the European continent was of course hard paste porcelain. However, like Rosenthal bone china has become an important part of Villeroy & Boch’s modern collections.

Like almost everything about this company their HQ is cool – being housed in a former Benedictine monastery (since 1809). A possible explanation of the ‘coolness’ is the fact that the 8th generation of the firm still run the business. You just have to look at the Audun Chasse range in the picture – it can be mixed and matched with any of the other Audun patterns.

If you think I’m trying to sell you something, I’m not. I have just admired from afar this company’s ranges for many years. The marketing director of this company recently wrote an article on why The Wedgwood Group have lost big money 2 years running – it makes interesting reading!



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This antique bone china snippet was written and researched by Peter Holland © 2008 as part of the "Talking points for quick connoisseurs" segment of his website Figurines-Sculpture.com. Any corrections, additions or questions please go to the "comments and questions" at the bottom of the page (this site is truly interactive)

Wedgwood

Wedgwood Bone China has its own dedicated page.




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porcelain china plate davenport 44  i recently purchased a davenport porcelain china plate.
i wanted to find out more so i have searched the internet bu i have had no joy.

the markings ...

Antique Bone China Query - Royal Stafford  Antique Bone China Query - Royal Stafford:- I acquired this set in the 1970's. It came from the estate of a woman who had died. She probably bought it ...

King George Plate - Antique Bone China Query  King George Plate - Antique Bone China Query:- Hi there, my name is Jackie, and I am the owner of a thrift store in Hamilton, ON. I have come across a ...

Stanley China Query  Stanley China Query:- Hi was wondering if you could help, we have just been left a set of cups, saucers and side plates Marked Stanley china in green with ...

Coalport Coalbrookdale Collection - Modern Version of Antique Bone China Classics  Coalport Coalbrookdale Collection - Modern Version of Antique Bone China Classics Query:- Hi Peter,Had a look at your website which is very informative....

Crown Staffordshire Coffee Set - Antique Bone China Query  Staffordshire Coffee Set - Antique Bone China Query:- Hi Peter, I have a full Crown Staffordshire coffee set 6 cups and saucers,coffee pot, sugar basin ...

Grafton, Royal Grafton? - Pottery Marks Query  Grafton, Royal Grafton?:- Hello there,
Trying to date a tea set I have.
The Backstamp reads is a cloud and in it reads
Grafton, Golden Glory, Bone ...

LLadro Look Alike Figurine? - Antique China and Fine China Query  LLadro Look Alike Figurine? - Antique China and Fine China Query:- I've been given a beautiful figurine to sell, but I can't even begin to start describing ...

Adderley Ltd - Pottery Mark Query  Adderley Ltd - Pottery Mark Query:- The mark on the bottom says ADDERLEYS Ltd (with an s on adderleys). The mark is an ornate brown crown over an ornate ...

The Superior Toy Co? - Childrens Tea Set Query  The Superior Toy Co? - Children's Tea Set Query:- I have a very old cup with the backstamp Superior Made in Japan . I'm told it maybe was a child's tea ...

How to Date Royal Worcester Pottery Marks?  How to Date Royal Worcester Pottery Marks query:- We have a Royal Worcester bone china set that has the following markings:

It has the Royal Worcester ...

Aynsley Pottery and Royal Albert - Antique Bone China Query   Aynsley Pottery and Royal Albert - Antique Bone China Query:- i have an aynsley hand modelled swan flower basket and wondered if it was worth anything....

Regency Bone China - Antique Maker?  Regency Bone China Query - Antique Maker?:- Can you tell me if you know anything about a mark, in gold on the bottom of cup and saucer, that says Regency ...

Crown Staffordshire Green Pottery Marks - Antique Bone China Query  Crown Staffordshire Marks - Antique Bone China Query :Hi Peter, I have a little Crown Staffordshire white bowl decorated with pink roses and green leaves....

Sandford Fine Bone China Pottery Mark - Antique Bone China Query  Sandford Fine Bone China Pottery Mark - Antique Bone China Query: I have a complete tea set of Sandford fine bone china. The pattern is a red rose and ...

Has anyone heard of Royal Tuxedo? - Antique Bone China Query  Has anyone heard of Royal Tuxedo? - Antique Bone China Query: I found a set of plates with a brown mark and the words "Finest English Bone China Made ...

Occupied Japan, Coalport and Foley China Cups and Saucer Query  Occupied Japan, Coalport and Foley China Cups and Saucer Query: I have two cups and three saucers that I am unable to identify. The cups are marked 'made ...

More On Crown Lynn of Auckland New Zealand  More On Crown Lynn of Auckland New Zealand:- Donna Bird reports ... Jeena, my dads sister supplied the information to the Potteries.org site. Anyway,...

The Beautifully skilled Guilding work of Doris Bird for Crown Lynn Ware, Auckland, New Zealand  The Beautifully skilled Guilding work of Doris Bird for Crown Lynn Ware, Auckland, New Zealand. Donna Bird reports ..... this is one of the pictures in ...

Antique Bone China Query About a Colclough Cake stand  Antique Bone China Query About a Colclough Cake stand: I have been given a three tier cake plate that has the top tier missing. The writing on the back ...

About Antique Bone China Query - Coalport Demitasse Cups & Saucers  Antique Bone China Query About Coalport Demitasse Cups:- I have 2 numbered antique Coalport demitasse cups and saucers and am trying to determine age, value,...

Figurine (Antique Bone China Query): Coalport Figure in Bone China by Elisabeth Woodhouse   Figurine (Antique Bone China Query): - Coalport Figure in Bone China by Elisabeth Woodhouse:- Some years ago I bought a piece of Coalport china. Her ...

Ridgway Adderley Coffee Set - Antique Bone China Query  Ridgway Adderley Coffee Set - Antique Bone China Query: I have a Ridgway Adderley Coffee set and I am trying to find the name of the pattern / design....

Crown Staffs & Crown Bone China - Antique Bone China Query  Crown Staffs & Crown Bone China - Antique Bone China Query: I would value your help on some china that I have please. The first is a set of Crown Staffordshire ...

Antique Bone China Query - Figurine Found In Garage Sale  Antique Bone China Query - Figurine Found In Garage Sale. I acquired this figurine marked bone china England but don't know if it's junk or authentic....

Antique Bone China Query - Artone Bone China  Antique Bone China Query - Artone Bone China - "made in England":

Can you tell me anything about this company called Artone Bone China? Thanks!...

Sutherland Vintage China Tea set - Green with flowers, square shaped plates  Antique Bone China Query - Hi, I am looking to complete a tea set my mother was given as a wedding present in the late 40's. It is mainly green with yellow ...

Pottery Mark - Antique or Vintage China Query - WHAT in the world do I have here?  Unknown Pottery Mark Antique/Vintage China Query - Antique or Vintage China Tea set WHAT in the world do I have here?:- I have a COMPLETE setting of this ...

antique-bone-china-query-mystery-tea-cup  Antique Bone China Query: I have 6 bone china cups and saucers that I have never seen anywhere before. Hopefully I have uploaded a picture for you. There ...

Antique Bone China Page - Crown Staffordshire Fine Bone China Tea Set - "Clare" Pattern  Antique Bone China Page - Query regarding Crown Staffordshire Fine Bone China Tea Set - "Clare" Pattern:- I was given a tea set consisting of 6 cups, saucers ...

Antique Bone China - Backstamps Question Royal Worcester  We have a Royal Worcester antique bone china set of cups and saucers that we are unable to date or find the name of the pattern.

Just wondered if you ...

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