1877–1879
Mark image
Burslem, England
A letter of recommendation for dishmaker Richard Watkin dated October 9, ; the date belongs to the document.
Pottery & porcelain
Bates, Walker & Co marks
Burslem, England, United Kingdom · 1875–1878 · 4 marks.
- Active years
- 1875–1878
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City / region
- Burslem, England
- Products
- earthenware, porcelain
- Marks
- 4
Dated marks & timeline
4 marks
Undated
B W & Co Late Mayers
The Poonah design was registered September 5, 1876; impressed 5/78 dates this object to May 1878.
printed, impressed · Burslem, England
printed mark) B W & Co (impressed mark) the Poonah pattern was first registered on the 5th September 1876 the impressed 5/78 is a date mark - showing that the ware was produced in May 1878
Undated
English Porcelain B W & Co
printed · Burslem, England
The caption also mentions a separate impressed Bates & Walker mark.
About Bates, Walker & Co
William Bates and John Walker operated the Dale Hall Works after Bates, Elliot & Co. Their partnership dissolved on August 12, 1878. The 1790 date seen on some stamps refers to the original works, and Late Mayers refers to an earlier occupant.