NZ Historical Ceramics Database

 

 
       
     
   

POTTERIES

Over 1500 potteries are known to have operated in the Staffordshire district alone. This database does not attempt a comprehensive description of these potteries but concentrates on those identified on ceramics in New Zealand historic sites. You can view information on individual potters and their marks on the posttery.

  • Click here to view patterns identified by Manufacturer.
  • Click here to view alphabetical list of makers marks

Ford and Challinor

Country: EnglandDate Range:
Description: This is the mark of Staffordshire potters, Ford and Challinor?s, Lion Works, at Sandyford, Tunstall, that operated between 1865 and 1880 (Godden 1991:254). According to Godden (1991:254), the printed marks incorporating the letters F&C were used throughout the works existence; (Also known as Ford, Challinor & Co)Source: Clough and Prince - 2001 report on Quay st and Britomart Place Godden 1991:254 Henrywood 2002:127

Makers Marks Images

MarkNotesDate Range
F&CSource Godden 1991:254 1865-1880

   
 
 
 
   
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