Antique 1873-1891 George Jones & Sons White Ironstone Oval Platter 16”

This antique English Staffordshire Ironstone platter features a classic plain oval shape. The platter is by the pottery of George Jones & Sons in Stoke on Trent, England from 1873-1894.

Measuring 16” inches in length and 10-3/4” inches in width 1-1/2 inch tall. 

Markings: The backstamp is the Royal Crest Royal Patent George Jones & Sons printed mark. This dates the platter to before 1891, when the England mark was added due to U.S. Tariff laws enacted.

Condition: This great old serving platter has some wear that only comes from age and use. There is a small glaze loss as seen in photos, utensil marks, scuffs etc.

“At the age of 14 George Jones started a seven year apprenticeship with Minton. After completion in 1844 he worked as a traveling salesman for Wedgwood. By 1850 George had established himself as a successful pottery merchant and by 1856 he had opened a pottery showroom in Glebe Street, Stoke. George started manufacturing around 1861 at the Bridge Works, Stoke, as George Jones & Co. These works were previously occupied by William Adams & Sons. Around the same time George Jones purchased a number of named engravings from Adams. In 1864 he purchased land from Colin Minton Campbell and in 1865 the company moved to the newly built factory - the Trent Potteries. From 1872 china production was started. By 1873 the two eldest sons, Frank Ralph Jones and George Henry Jones became partners in the business which was renamed George Jones & Sons. 'Crescent' was registered as a trademark for the new company. At this time the business had 590 employees. In 1894 the business was incorporated as George Jones and Sons Ltd.” Source: thepotteries.org

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