Pitcher and Basin-Pottery Mark 'Grecian GL'

by Randy
(Clinton, NC)

Pitcher and Basin-Pottery Mark 'Grecian GL'

Pitcher and Basin-Pottery Mark 'Grecian GL'





Pitcher and Basin-Pottery Mark 'Grecian GL':- I have this Pitcher and Vase I bought at an estate sell. The pitcher has this mark on bottom. I can't find anything about it.

Any help would be appreciated.

Randy

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Peter (admin) says about - Pitcher and Basin-Pottery Mark 'Grecian GL'

Hi Randy

This is an obscure one! Thanks for submitting.

The only maker I have ever heard of with a 'Grecian' pottery mark is a little known firm in Glasgow called John Thomson (this is the correct spelling - there is no 'P').

They operated from 1816 to 1865 but were mainly known for earthenware, not fine china. They mostly were known as JT or JT & Sons or Annfield Pottery. Their 'Grecian' scrolled pottery mark also normally has the JT initials.

That's the best I can do, I'm afraid.

You can go to the experts here:-

www.figurines-sculpture.com/id-pottery-mark.html

Regards

Peter (admin)





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Pitcher and Basin-Pottery Mark 'Grecian GL'

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Nice Pitcher and Basin-Pottery Mark 'Grecian GL'
by: Daisy

Its a pretty pitcher but not sure about the maker maybe someone will be able to help.

Grecian pitcher and basin
by: Gary

Randy,we have exactly same pitcher and basin with Grecian markings but in lilac and white.Been in the family we think for a hundred years.Do you think they are of any value? Regards Gary.

any more info?
by: dillie

i have just found the same pitcher....did anyone find any further information out? i can't seem to find much on the internet. thanks for any information!

Thanks but still no luck
by: Anonymous

No I still have not found anything on pitcher. But maybe if we keep looking someone will. thanks for the replies.

'G & C Ld' or 'G & Co Ltd' in diamond shaped mark
by: Peter (admin)

'G & C Ld' or 'G & Co Ltd' in diamond shaped mark

Thanks for the nudge guys - I had another look at this mark and finally have solved it for you all.

I was somewhat thrown off the scent initially because I thought the word 'Grecian' on this pottery mark was the name of the firm - and therefore the 'G' within the diamond device meant G for 'Grecian'.

Then, took another close look at the mark. I realised it might actually be saying 'G & C Ld' rather than GL. If so, this might be a shortened version of G & Co Ltd.

I looked up this mark and found the maker immediately. The word Grecian is not the maker, but the pattern. The maker with this diamond mark is Gallimore & Co Ltd (or 'G & C Ld' or 'G & Co Ltd') of Melbourne Works, Longton, Staffordshire, founded in 1906 and closed in 1934.

Grecian is a popular pattern name, with many firms using it. For example, apart from Gallimore, Royal Worcester and Wedgwood had a Grecian pattern in their ranges as did Ridgways, Susie Cooper, and many other others.

Gallimore & Co Ltd (or 'G & C Ld' or 'G & Co Ltd') made earthenwares, not porcelains and I presume their items are not that common as they were a small firm with a short history.

Unfortunately, although rare, in terms of value, it is the more notable firms, known for high quality which fetch the better prices.

For people needing valuations go to:-

My vintage and antique china values page

Peter(admin)

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