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John Turner / John & William Turner mark: TURNER & Co, c. 1803–1806
Mark details
- Period
- c. 1803–1806
- Wording
- TURNER & Co
- Type
- impressed
- Place
- Lane End, Staffordshire, England
Dating cue
The source normally assigns TURNER & CO to about 1803–1806, but records a possible earlier use around 1780–1786.
Notes
The illustrated impressed example is on jasper ware.
Other John Turner / John & William Turner marks
From 1784
TURNER
The Prince of Wales feathers relate to the firm’s appointment as potters to the Prince in 1784.
1800
Turner's Patent
The source records the Patent Stone patent in January 1800; this is not a single-year mark-use date.
1811–1818
TURNER Mist Sole Agent
The source dates this retailer-marked ware to 1811–1818, when James Mist was sole proprietor.