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Crown Staffordshire Porcelain Co Ltd mark: G VI R Crown Staffordshire 1945

Mark details

The illustrated government-supply example is dated 1945 and carries the G VI R cypher.

Government contract canteen ware; the year of manufacture is generally included.

1801

1801

1801

c. 1889–1891

The source tentatively dates the crowned laurel mark to 1889–1891; A807 is said to have been registered in 1891.

c. 1891–1906

The source suggests 1891–1906; registration 179250 dates the pattern to 1891, while known silver mounts have 1895–1902 hallmarks.

c. From 1891

The source dates introduction of this mark to about 1891.