Antique Bone China Query - Royal Stafford

by Joyce
(central fla)

Antique Bone China Query - Royal Stafford:- I acquired this set in the 1970's. It came from the estate of a woman who had died. She probably bought it some time in the 1950's.

It is heavily gilded and is in perfect condition. There is also a gold handwritten number that is either 4629 or 4619 on the bottom. Also made in England Est. 1845. I attached the two pics you requested.

I appreciate anything you can tell me about it and if it is valuable. Thank you.

Thanks,

Joyce

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Reply by Peter (admin)

To:- Antique Bone China query - Royal Stafford

Hi Joyce

Nice pic, thanks. Beautiful set!

Royal Stafford is a 'brand name' backstamp of an English company from Staffordshire called Thomas Poole.

Not to be confused with "Royal Staffordshire China" (E. Hughes & Co), Royal Staffordshire Pottery (Arthur J. Wilkinson (Ltd) AKA Clarice Cliff) OR Crown Staffordshire (T.A. Green).

Thomas Poole were founded in 1880 and were formerly known as Johnson & Poole. The 1845 date on many of their pottery marks, presumably comes form the inception of that company, although this is not corroborated by my books

In 1952 the company was re-formed to become known as "Royal Stafford China". This company was an amalgamation of the the two firms of Thomas Poole and Gladstone China Ltd.

The mark of your set shown above comes from the era after 1952.

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