Lustre Band

Potter: J. H. & J. Davis

Biography

1871-1875
See also J.H. Davis

Location: Eastwood, Hanley
Origins: British
Manufacturing Era: 1870s
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Dinnerware
Treatments: Copper Lustre
Body Styles:
Banded Round
Motifs:
Lustre Band
Teaberry

Potter: William Davenport

Biography

Alt Name: William Davenport & Company
Henry & William Davenport - 1835-1869
William & Davenport & Co - 1869-1881
Henry Davenport Ltd. - 1881-1897

Location: Longport, Staffordshire
Origins: British
Manufacturing Era: 1860s, 1870s, 1880s
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Bath, Dinnerware
Treatments: Copper Lustre, Copper Lustre with added Pink Lustre
Body Styles:
Davenport's Ornate
Fig Cousin
Fig Union (Union Shape)
Gothic Cameo
Hebe Shape
Rondeau
Motifs:
Lustre Band
Tea Leaf

Potter: Henry & William Davenport

Biography

Henry & William Davenport - 1835-1869
William & Davenport & Co - 1869-1881
Henry Davenport Ltd. - 1881-1897

Location: Longport, Staffordshire
Origins: British
Manufacturing Era: 1840s, 1850s, 1860s
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Bath, Dinnerware
Treatments: Copper Lustre, Copper Lustre with added Pink Lustre
Body Styles:
Ceres Shape
Fig Cousin
Fig Union (Union Shape)
Gothic Cameo
Hebe Shape
Rondeau
Scalloped Rim
Motifs:
Lustre Band
Tea Leaf

Potter: Clementson Bros.

Biography

1865-1916
Ltd. from 1910

Location: Hanley, Staffordshire
Origins: British
Manufacturing Era: 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Bath, Dinnerware
Treatments: Copper Lustre
Body Styles:
Balanced Vine
Beaded Band
Classic Gothic
Crystal Shape
Elegance
Grape Vine
Heavy Square
Lincoln Log
Plain Round
Scalloped Rim
Twelve Panel
Motifs:
Lustre Band
Tea Leaf
Teaberry

Potter: Henry Burgess

Biography

pottery in business from 1864-1892.

Location: Burslem, Staffordshire
Origins: British
Manufacturing Era: 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Bath, Dinnerware
Treatments: Copper Lustre, Gold Lustre
Body Styles:
Bamboo
Cable Shape
Chrysanthemum
Embroidered Chelsea
Grenade Shape
Plain Round
Reeded Round
Scalloped Rim
Senate Shape
Simple Square - Pagoda
Simple Square
Square Ridged - Beaded Handle
Violet and Vine
Motifs:
Lustre Band
Tea Leaf

Potter: T&R Boote

Biography

from 1872-1876

Location: Burslem, Staffordshire
Origins: British
Manufacturing Era: 1870s, 1880s
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Dinnerware
Treatments: Copper Lustre
Body Styles:
Classic Shape
Shield
Motifs:
Lustre Band
Moss Rose
Tea Leaf

Potter: Bishop & Stonier

Biography

Bishop & Stonier Ltd.
1891-1939
***See Powell & Bishop***

Location: Hanley, Staffordshire
Origins: British
Manufacturing Era: 1890s, 20th Century
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Bath, Dinnerware
Treatments: Gold Lustre
Body Styles:
Chelsea
Golden Scroll
Square Ridged - Iona
Motifs:
Lustre Band
Tea Leaf

Potter: Beardmore & Dawson

Biography

Also B&D
The Beardmore & Dawson firm was only in business for four months.  There were other Beardmore partnerships, but the B & D mark is very rare indeed.
1863

Location: N/A
Origins: British
Manufacturing Era: 1860s
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Dinnerware
Treatments: Copper Lustre
Body Styles:
Double Banded Loop
Panache
Unknown
Motifs:
Lustre Band

Potter: Anthony Shaw

Biography

Began in 1851 - 1856 in Tunstall, and later at Burslem, part of the Staffordshire Potteries.  Used names such as Anthony Shaw, A. Shaw, Anthony Shaw and Sons, and Anthony Shaw and Company.  The royal coat of arms was often used in their marks.  The firm was taken over by Arthur J. Wilkinson in about 1900 according to Godden.  Anthony Shaw was one of the more prolific potters of copper lustre decorated ironstone.
Tunstall - 1851-1858
Burslem - 1858-1900
Anthony Show & Son(s) - 1882-1900

Location: Tunstall and Burslem, England
Origins: British
Manufacturing Era: 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Bath, Dinnerware
Treatments: Copper Lustre
Body Styles:
Basketweave
Bordered Fuchsia
Bullet
Cable Shape
Cattail
Chinese Shape
Daisy
DeSoto Shape
Diamond Simplicity
Dimpled Round
Elegant Drape
Hanging Leaves
Hexagon
Lily-of-the-Valley
Many Panelled Gothic
Niagara Fan
Pear
Plain Lily
Plain Round
Plain Uplift
Plumed Gothic
Reticulated Lace
Ribbed Round
Round Scallop
Shaw's Plumes
Shield
Simple Square
Simplicity
Sonata
Twelve Panel
Vintage Beauty
Wrapped Sydenham
Motifs:
Blackberry
Lustre Band
Tea Leaf

Potter: Alfred Meakin

Biography

Began in 1875 at Royal Albert, Victoria and Highgate Potteries.  One of the Staffordshire potteries.  After 1897, added "LTD" to the name.  After 1930, "LTD" was not used in the marks.   The mark often incorporates a lion, unicorn, and a coat of arms, athough other marks were also used.

Location: Tunstall, England
Origins: British
Manufacturing Era: 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 20th Century
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Bath, Dinnerware
Treatments: Copper Lustre, Gold Lustre
Body Styles:
Bamboo
Beaded Tracery
Brocade
Chain Link
Chantilly
Chelsea
Crewel
Fishhook
Nautilus Shell
Nouveau
Plain Round
Pleats and Vines
Scalloped Rim
Scroll
Senate Shape
Simple Pear
Simple Square
Sunflower
Twelve Panel
Unknown
Motifs:
Lustre Band
Moss Rose
Tea Leaf