Unusual Royal Worcester Barr Pottery Mark 1896

by Tony Summers
(Gold Coast, Qld, Australia)

Unusual Royal Worcester Barr Pottery Mark 1896:- Does anyone have any information with reference to this RW factory Mark. I have acquired several pointers about this stamp. It is agreed that it was a new type of body (Clay) mix which is slightly heavier than porcelain clay.

Theory 1 - Made in 1896 only but was unpopular.

Theory 2 - The potter who made this body was associated with The Hadley group and after producing this mix emigrated to the U.S. 1897 and took the secret with him.

Theory 3 - The body was made by the Hadley group who refused to hand over the clay mix there-after.

Any confirmation or further information about this Worcester factory mark appreciated, I have three pieces in my collection so marked - I am advised they are quite rare as only produced for 10 months 1n 1896.

Tony Summers

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