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A Transferware Blog by Judie Siddall.

Souvenirs from the Potteries did two things; they not only reminded children that they were remembered (and loved), but they also advertised the Potteries and their wares. Below are a few early 19th century souvenirs from the Potteries.

 

Around this time last year we released a catalogue update that added images to the Minton Archive’s Registration of Designs section, specifically to 141 records that cover the Patent Office’s diamond mark period between 1842 and 1883.

It appears that the noted Steamship Arabia Museum in Kansas City, MO. will be closing by the end of July, 2026. Read about the closing from the following link. Read the author’s original article in the TCC Spring, 2009 Bulletin.

Lecturer: Dr. Richard Halliday 

Engravers, artists, artisan, designers, authors, interpreters, life, the universe and everything... - presented at the TCC 2019 Annual Meeting in Birmingham, AL 

Shown is a tile made by Josiah Wedgwood (1759-2005). It is from a series that depicts the months of the year. This one Illustrates a scene that represents the month of May. The series is also found on plates. For TCC members, see pattern #3451in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources.

NEW EDITION OF REFERENCE "THE ADAMS LANCASTER TANKARD”

This is the 2nd edition of 'The Adams Lancaster Tankard: A collector's guide'. It contains new material as well as some layout changes and is intended as an illustrated guide to the little-known Lancaster Tankard produced by the William Adams potteries over a period of some 100 years.

 

From a private collection (not ours), this rather substantial jug may have been used for special exhibition displays. Note both the horizontal and vertical pattern repetition to fill all available space.

2012 Paul and Gladys Richards Foundation Research Grant Program Recipient.

Richard Halliday "The Italian Pattern: The story of an iconic 19th Century transferware design" To perform a comprehensive study exploring the introduction of Spode’s famous Italian pattern.

This child’s tea set pattern is one of the Little Miss May Series (sometimes spelled Mae). It is marked “MAY” on the back. Produced c. 1890 by Charles Allerton & Sons (1832–1942) in Longton, Staffordshire, the scene of a girl standing in the garden with an apronful of eggs is presented in a round cartouche in the Aesthetic style.

The Great White Arabia was a 171-foot steamer built in 1853 in Pennsylvania. It eventually wound up doing business on the treacherous Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Just a few miles after leaving the docks in Kansas City, she hit a submerged ‘snag’ or tree in the river; her hull was gashed and the ship sank quickly.

 

I am currently researching the little known Longton (Stoke) factory of Charles Heathcote & Co and its association with the William Turner factory patterns. I would appreciate knowing of any items from this factory. Additional information and mark. Please respond to Brian Allake at ballaker@pettonhall.uk 

Throughout Folio Friday’s 10th year we’ll be using the site’s hi-res, zoomable viewer to explore our monthly Art & Design highlights in close-up detail. Enjoy!