Description: Add a touch of vintage charm to your collection with these two Jesse Austin Pratt Ware pot lids from 1947. Made in Stoke-on-Trent, England, these highly collectable pot lids are perfect for Kirkhams Reproductions enthusiasts. The lids are a great addition to any collection and are sure to impress. One features 'Mending Nets' coloured print based on the original plates engraved for the Jesse Austin Process 1845-1870. The other features the title 'Injury' coloured print - as above. Both feature 2 holes if you wish to thread a hanging loop or they can be easily displayed as is. 'Mending Nets' measures - H: 3cm D/W: 15.8cm'Injury' measures - H: 2.8cm D/W: 17.2cm Some paint loss and glaze crazing - please see pictures for full condition. Any questions then please don't hesitate to ask. About:KIRKHAM, William (1829-1913), pottery manufacturer, Stoke upon Trent. William Kirkham was born on January 19th or February 2nd 1829 at Radwood, Staffordshire, the son of Samuel Kirkham. His wife, Mary Ann, born in Wellington, Shropshire, bore him four daughters and two sons. Picture from: A descriptive account of The Potteries (illustrated)- a 1893 advertising and trade journal In 1859 he bought a pottery factory in London Road, (next to the Goss Falcon Works in Sturgess Street) Stoke upon Trent, and began manufacturing hospital and laboratory ware, school and artists' requisites, chemists' receptacles and a wide range of components for industry. In 1881 he employed 33 men, 18 women, 16 boys and 5 girls.Summary of ownership of the works in London Road:1862-92 William Kirkham 1893-1945 Kirkhams1946-61 Kirkhams Ltd Then on Dec 31st 1961 Kirkhams combined with A E Gray to form Portmeirion. (Portmeirion occupies both the Kirkham and Goss works)
Price: 87 GBP
Location: Stroud
End Time: 2025-01-10T23:14:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 58.03 GBP
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