pottery mark query T. Forester Ltd - Phoenix - T F & S

by ann mcintyre
(united kingdom)

pottery mark query T. Forester Ltd - Phoenix - T F & S:- Hi i have acquired a pair of vases
T.Forester Ltd, Phoenix works. Nankin. I have searched everywhere for the stamp but can not find it.

It always has sons but mine does not.

They are black with I think oriental looking tranfers print birds and flowers.

I would appreciate any help thanks for you help

ann mac

======================================

Reply from Peter (admin) below - just scroll down

HOW I MADE MONEY FROM BITS & BOBS OF OLD CHINA .....more

Reply by Peter (admin)

To:- Pottery mark query - T. Forester Ltd - Phoenix - T F & S

Hi Ann

These rare vases are by Thomas Forester, also known as T F & S or PHOENIX CHINA or PHOENIX WARE.

Thomas Forester started out in High Street, Longton, then expanded to Church Street. The Phoenix works were completed in 1879. In the beginning of 1883 Forester took his sons into partnership and the T F & Sons was established.

SO... you get the picture of how old your vases are?

The firm ceased trading in 1959.



Good luck!

Best regards,

Peter (admin)

p.s. The following page is a 'must see' if you are researching fine china - for value and identification:-

Researching the identity and value of antique and vintage fine china.