Topic: Adderleys England Date or anything...

[notapotterycollector]

Hi guys,

I recently got this cup and saucer set. Its not in super great condition but I think its quite old. Anyway, Ive been trying to date it by the backstamp. Looking for Adderley but then I realised it said Adderleys. Its confusing as most of the sites I found say that it should say Adderleys Ltd but it doesnt. And as for ideas on the pattern...nada...so HELP

[notapotterycollector]

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[Tigerchips]

http://www.thepotteries.org/allpotters/8a.htm

Adderleys Ltd
Longton
1906- ? (1990's?)
 
It says at the bottom, the mark was also used by William Alsager Adderleys.

Still don't know the date though, I suppose if they don't know...

The mark is curious, it has three words underneath Adderleys. I first thought that it said: "MADE IN ENGLAND", but on closer inspection it looks like it says: "MADE BY ? ? ? ? ? ?".

I wonder if Adderleys is a pattern name instead. Why put Adderleys and then put "MADE BY..."? Unless it is the name of the designer or something.

[Tigerchips]

I think it does say "MADE IN ENGLAND", I should have gone to Specsavers.
http://www.goantiques.com/scripts/images,id,1212974.html#image3

[notapotterycollector]

Yep, it does say Made In England. I just realised the cup only says S Made In England. Looks like the Adderley has worn off the cup.

Thats what I meant about confused, none of the backstamp websites say that it should say that. No Ltd and no Longton.

I want to list it but I hate putting something on when Im not sure of the date or anything. If its old enough it may get away with not being in pristine condition Im hoping.

Trudy

[Tony H]

Hi Trudy
Just had a look at Godden,s book of marks and the mark on your piece is not in it not sure of a date but late 40s early 50s would be my guess
 
Adderleys were taken over by Ridgway Potteries Ltd in 1947 but contiued to use a mark of there own the last mark in Godden is for 1962.

Tony H in NZ

[notapotterycollector]

Hi Trudy
Just had a look at Godden,s book of marks and the mark on your piece is not in it not sure of a date but late 40s early 50s would be my guess
 
Adderleys were taken over by Ridgway Potteries Ltd in 1947 but contiued to use a mark of there own the last mark in Godden is for 1962.

Tony H in NZ

Thanks Tony...I'll have a look at 40's dates too and see if I can match up the pattern. These books sound good

Trudy