Where is Colclough?
Colclough Porcelain and China Colclough Bone China is one of the most famous ceramics manufacturers in British history and is widely regarded as the first company to make fine bone china affordable for the general population.
What are the names of Colclough bone china?
As well as Royal Vale, china names associated with Ridgway and Colclough are Royal Stanley and Royal Adderley.
Why was Colclough bone china given a royal license?
Colclough was both hard working and driven – a powerful combination that worked together in the formation ‘The Colclough China Company’. His vision for his beloved Colclough Bone China company was to get royal patronage which he succeeded in doing in 1913 when he was bestowed a royal license for his Vale China by King George 1V.
Who was the founder of Colclough China Company?
Colclough China was founded in 1890 by Herbert Joseph Colclough. In 1913, he was visited by King George V and Queen Mary, who gave royal license for Colclough to produce Royal Vale china. Due to the reputation that the company created for itself, the name was used well into the 1970s by successive companies.
When did Colclough China become part of Wedgwood?
This important group became amalgamated with the Royal Doulton brand in the early 1970’s. In 1996, all Colclough production was discontinued, and later Doulton itself, together with all its associated brands, was merged with Wedgwood. As well as Royal Vale, china names associated with Ridgway and Colclough are Royal Stanley and Royal Adderley.
Are there any Colclough bone china cups left?
Only 1 left! COLCLOUGH BONE CHINA TEA CUP/SAUCER Gold Floral Lady design! Only 1 left!
When did Colclough start making every day China?
They were the first company to produce fine bone china for the every day market which was marketed by the piece, ruling out the need for large sets to be purchased first. In 1948, Colclough China Limited took over Booths and Adderley and then in the early 1950’s merged with the Ridgeway Company.
Where did Royal Vale Colclough pottery get its name?
Formerly Ridgway and Adderley Ltd. Booths, Church Bank Pottery, Tunstall. Many marks include the name of the pottery concerned. Royal Vale China Mark, Longton, England. to the new ‘Vale’ works in Longon Circa 1908. the ‘Vale China’ mark. Researching a date for this backstamp. Ash Hall, Stoke. Staffordshire Potteries 1955 to 1964.
Who are the manufacturers of antique bone china?
Grafton, or Royal Grafton, is a pottery mark of antique bone china manufacturer, A.B. Jones & Sons Ltd see listed here:- Royal Grafton bone china page. For Grimwades, see Royal Winton (famous for their ‘Chintz’ patterns) listed below under ‘R’. Founded 1870 Staffordshire, England by William Hudson & J. H. Middleton.
