19th Century Ironstone Platter by Thomas Hughes

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This is a very well-maintained piece of iron stone pottery. Makers mark indicates this was produced and manufactured in Thomas … Read more This is a very well-maintained piece of iron stone pottery. Makers mark indicates this was produced and manufactured in Thomas Hughes first factory in the city of Burslem.
Without any inking or other marking that is typical of later pieces it is estimated this to be a very early and production and is an excellent piece of American history. This would go beautifully in your farmhouse or vintage kitchen.
manufactured c.1855-76.

In 1820 Thomas Hughes established the Waterloo Road Works. These works were carried on by him and then his successors Stephen Hughes & Co until about 1856.

From c.1855 to 1881 Thomas Hughes (grand son of the original potter) continued in the works. He enlarged, improved and modernised the works.

In 1881 Hughes moved to the Top Bridge Works and in 1888 Thomas Hughes purchased the Longport Pottery from Davenport's. This was a large pottery with many buildings. Hughes demolished some of the the buildings, letting others to other potters and by 1893 had started to move his manufactory to the nearby Unicorn Works from the Top Bridge Works.

In 1895 the business was renamed to Thomas Hughes (& Son) See less