Where was Ellgreave Pottery in Burslem originally located?
In 1953 Ellgreave were advertising that they produced “More than 1,500,000 teapots per year” as well as “jugs, coffee pots and cocoa jugs in Rockingham and Samian, Fancies and comic animals”. The Ellgreave Pottery was originally sited in Ellgreave Street, Longport, Burslem.
Who was the founder of Ellgreave Pottery Company?
Location and period of operation: Established in 1921, on the site of the Dale Hall Brick & Tile Works, by Harry Wood (who, at this time, was chairman of Wood & Sons )and Ellgreave pottery operated as an associate company of Wood & Sons. A number of the Wood family were on the board of directors.
When did Ellgreave stop making Toby Jugs?
The Ellgreave pottery also produced the ordinary or tubby Toby Jug around 1925, painting the jugs in bright colours such as orange, blue and yellow, which made it necessary to use the enamel over glaze technique. The production of Toby jugs fell into decline and was not revived until the early 1950s.
What kind of pottery did Lottie Rhead Ware make?
Much of her work was sold by Ellgreave under the trade name of Lottie Rhead Ware. The Ellgreave pottery also produced the ordinary or tubby Toby Jug around 1925, painting the jugs in bright colours such as orange, blue and yellow, which made it necessary to use the enamel over glaze technique.
In 1953 Ellgreave were advertising that they produced “More than 1,500,000 teapots per year” as well as “jugs, coffee pots and cocoa jugs in Rockingham and Samian, Fancies and comic animals”. The Ellgreave Pottery was originally sited in Ellgreave Street, Longport, Burslem.
Location and period of operation: Established in 1921, on the site of the Dale Hall Brick & Tile Works, by Harry Wood (who, at this time, was chairman of Wood & Sons )and Ellgreave pottery operated as an associate company of Wood & Sons. A number of the Wood family were on the board of directors.
The Ellgreave pottery also produced the ordinary or tubby Toby Jug around 1925, painting the jugs in bright colours such as orange, blue and yellow, which made it necessary to use the enamel over glaze technique. The production of Toby jugs fell into decline and was not revived until the early 1950s.
Who are the Potteries of wood and Sons?
examples of Wood & Sons ware Wood & Sons Earthenware manufacturer at the Trent, New Wharf Potteries and later the Stanley Pottery , Burslem. 1865 – 2005 Mark Description & date WOOD & SON [mark c.1865-1907] WOOD & SONS [mark 1907+] WOOD & SONS LTD [mark 1910+] Probably Wood & Son “Seaforth” is a pattern used by Wood & Sons
