Gold Lustre

Potter: Buffalo Pottery

Biography

Buffalo Pottery began operation in 1901 and continues to this day.  It was organized by William J. Rhea, a former employee of Mayer China Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and of Trenton Potteries of Trenton, New Jersey.  The company was originally founded to produce premiums for customers of Larkin Soap Company.
There is only one known piece of Buffalo Pottery adorned with the Tea Leaf motif.  A photograph of the platter owned by author, Annise Heaivilin, appeared in her book Grandma's Tea Leaf Ironstone.

Location: Buffalo, New York
Origins: American
Manufacturing Era: 20th Century
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Dinnerware
Treatments: Gold Lustre
Body Styles:
Unknown
Motifs:
Tea Leaf

Potter: Burford Brothers

Biography

Burford Brothers was founded by brothers Oliver, George and Robert Burford.  This potter was in existence from 1882 to 1902.  The pottery became known for the quality of its decorative work.

Location: East Liverpool, Ohio
Origins: American
Manufacturing Era: 1880s, 1890s, 20th Century
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Bath, Dinnerware
Treatments: Gold Lustre
Body Styles:
Chelsea
Square Ridged - Bounty
Motifs:
Tea Leaf

Potter: William Brunt

Biography

William Brunt, Jr. & Co. operated from 1865 to 1878.  The founder began making white ware at the East Liverpool pottery in 1877.  In 1878, his son William and son-in-law, Brad Louthan, joined him and the company name changed to William Brunt, Son & Co.  It operated under this name until 1911.

Location: East Liverpool, Ohio
Origins: American
Manufacturing Era: 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 20th Century
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Bath, Dinnerware, Novelty
Treatments: Gold Lustre
Body Styles:
Melon Rib
Plain Round
Simple Square
Motifs:
Moss Rose
Tea Leaf

Potter: John Bahl

Biography

Bahl Potteries, Inc. was in operation in 1940 and 1941 and only produced one known body style.  The owner's prior work history included being a designer for Edwin M. Knowles Co. (1910) and a partner in an East Liverpool Ohio (ELO) decorating firm.  
To date, the only known Tea Leaf pieces made by this potter are small bowls.

Location: Carrolton, Ohio
Origins: American
Manufacturing Era: 20th Century Modern
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Dinnerware
Treatments: Gold Lustre
Body Styles:
Cameo Rose
Motifs:
Tea Leaf

Potter: Anchor Pottery

Biography

Years of Operation: 1884-1925

Anchor Pottery was first owned by Israel Lacey.  Lacey owned the pottery from 1884 until his death in 1897.  After Lacey's death, the pottery was taken over by a partnership between James E. Norris, Frank S. Jones and Cyril D. Jones from 1897 to 1926. The later built the business up to 250 employees operating 14 kilns.  In the early 21st century some of the pottery buildings still existed on New York Avenue.  

The leaves of the Tea Leaf motif used by this firm are very spikey.

Location: Tenton, New Jersey
Origins: American
Manufacturing Era: 1880s, 1890s, 20th Century
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Bath, Dinnerware, Novelty
Treatments: Gold Lustre
Body Styles:
Cable Shape
Plain Round
Motifs:
Moss Rose
Tea Leaf

Potter: American Crockery

Biography

In 1876 American Crockery company was producting white granite wares.  The mark used was the English Lion & Unicorn with the initials of the company underneath it.

Location: Trenton, New Jersey
Origins: American
Manufacturing Era: 1870s, 1880s
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Dinnerware
Treatments: Gold Lustre
Body Styles:
Unknown
Motifs:
Tea Leaf

Potter: Wilkinson and Hulme

Biography N/A
Location: N/A
Origins: British
Manufacturing Era: 1880s, 1890s
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Bath, Dinnerware
Treatments: Copper Lustre, Gold Lustre
Body Styles:
Bow Knot
Cable Shape
Daisy 'n' Chain
Hawthorn
Motifs:
Tea Leaf

Potter: Enoch Wedgwood

Biography

Wedgwood & Co.

Location: Tunstall, Staffordshire
Origins: British
Manufacturing Era: 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 20th Century
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Bath, Dinnerware
Treatments: Copper Lustre, Gold Lustre
Body Styles:
Chelsea
Daisy & Tulip
Fleur-de-lis Chain
Plain Round
Scalloped Rim
Simple Square - Wedgwood's Plain
Square Ridged - Ribbed
Unknown
Motifs:
Moss Rose
Tea Leaf

Potter: Powell, Bishop & Stonier

Biography

1878-1891
Also see Powell & Bishop

Location: Hanley, Staffordshire
Origins: British
Manufacturing Era: 1870s, 1880s, 1890s
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Bath, Dinnerware
Treatments: Copper Lustre, Gold Lustre
Body Styles:
Golden Scroll
Prairie Flowers
Simple Square - Puffy
Simplicity
Square Ridged - Iona
Washington Shape
Wheat in the Meadow
Motifs:
Lustre Band
Pomegranate
Rose
Tea Leaf

Potter: Powell & Bishop

Biography

1866-1878
Also see Powell, Bishop & Stonier
 

Location: Hanley, Staffordshire
Origins: British
Manufacturing Era: 1860s, 1870s
Type of Company: Potter
Type of Ware: Bath, Dinnerware
Treatments: Copper Lustre, Gold Lustre
Body Styles:
Chelsea
Diamond Simplicity
Plain Round
Prairie Flowers
Simple Square - Puffy
Simplicity
Square Ridged - Iona
Stitches
Unknown
Washington Shape
Wheat in the Meadow
Motifs:
Lustre Band
Moss Rose
Pomegranate
Rose
Tea Leaf