These ceramic vessels exhibit makers or manufacturer’s marks with information that aids in identifying them to a specific pottery. Some maker’s marks provide additional information such as the place of manufacture or pattern name. Among the marked table and serving vessels from this household are examples made in England, Germany, France and America. The specific references used in identifying these maker’s marks are included in each individual caption.
Alfred Meakin, Ltd., Tunstall, Staffordshire, England. One of several marks this firm used, this mark first appeared in 1897. Serving platter (4A-C-0001).
Gelson Brothers, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, England (1867–1876). Plate and soup plate (4A-C-0102, 4A-C-0101).
Keller & Guerin, Luneville, France (1880–1914). Saucer (4A-C-0007).
John Wedge Wood, Burslem, Tunstall, England, also marked with impressed 1847 registry mark. Soup plate (4A-C-0023).
Carl Tielsch & Company, Altwasser, Germany (present-day Stary Zdrój, Poland) (1875 to about 1900). Mustache cup (4A-C-0029).
Moore Brothers, Cobridge, England (1872–1891). Saucers (4A-C-0022, 4A-C-0078).
N. P. Co., unknown mark. Pitcher (4A-C-0014).
Edward J. Owen China Co., Minerva, Ohio (1904–1932). Saucer (4A-C-0003).
Pankhurst & Co., Hanley, England (1852–1882). Butter dish (4A-C-0099).
Pearson & Hancock, Cobridge, England (circa 1851–1853). Plate (4A-C-0005).
Willets Manufacturing Company, Trenton, New Jersey (1879–1890). Saucer (4A-C-0073).
Willets Manufacturing Co., Trenton, New Jersey (1879–-1909). Saucer (4A-C-0012).
W. & E. Corn, Burslem, Longport, England (1864–1891). Ceres shape saucer (4A-C-0011).
