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Pottery => British & Irish => Topic started by: antiquerose123 on March 01, 2008, 08:09:11 PM

Title: Teacup/Saucer - Pattern 'Gladstone' (??)
Post by: antiquerose123 on March 01, 2008, 08:09:11 PM

Hi, can someone help me, as I do not know that much about teacups/saucers and I seem to be having some problems locating dates for these......in order to value them.  I guess a pic helps, eh?  Doh..

                   GLADSTONE
                   FINE BONE CHINA
                   STAFFORDSHIRE ENGLAND
                   Since 1870

I was thinking of putting (maybe) these in with my Garage sale stuff to sell this summer, so might as well start figuring it out....

If these marks are not in the gallery, I will add - but I need help for info (dates) with them first....lol

Thxs

Title: Re: Teacup/Saucer - Pattern 'Gladstone' (??)
Post by: Tigerchips on March 02, 2008, 10:20:33 AM

According to Millers, variations of this mark was used by Gladstone China (1939-1970).

There is no mention of a Thomas Poole in the book but the date on your cup matches the date this company was founded. It's porobably the same company.
http://www.thepotteries.org/allpotters/436.htm

Title: Re: Teacup/Saucer - Pattern 'Gladstone' (??)
Post by: Lustrousstone on March 02, 2008, 08:34:51 PM

Millers is a little off target; Gladstone China (Longton) Ltd operated from 1939 to 1952. It became Gladstone China (and the proprietors were Thos. Poole & Gladstone China Ltd) in 1952 and operated till 1970. This mark was used from 1961 to 1970

Title: Re: Teacup/Saucer - Pattern 'Gladstone' (??)
Post by: Tigerchips on March 02, 2008, 10:20:26 PM

Quote from: Lustrousstone on March 02, 2008, 08:34:51 PM

Millers is a little off target

No, just me getting my facts wrong...  :blush:

Gladstone China (Longton)
Gladstone China (Longton) Ltd

Why did I not spot the two different companies?  :24: