Potter
Glasgow Pottery
Location
Trenton, New Jersey
Origins
American
Manufacturing Era
1860s
1870s
1880s
1890s
20th Century
Treatment(s)
Gold Lustre
Type(s) of Ware
Bath
Dinnerware
Motif
Moss Rose
Tea Leaf
Description
Glasgow Pottery was established by John Moses in 1863. John, along with Isaac Weatherby and Samuel K. Wilson constructed the factory on a site of a very old pottery that had been razed. John's brother, James, joined the company for a short time as well. While the pottery was in existence between 1863 and 1905, Tea Leaf decorated ironstone was created between 1893 and 1895. During its operation, this pottery was considered to be of a quality equal to that of English potteries.
The pottery produced hotel, steamboat and government ware along with pieces made for home use. Many Glasgow Pottery pieces carry the backstamp of "Trilby" and "J.M. & Co.".