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John Turner / John & William Turner mark: TURNER Mist Sole Agent, 1811–1818
Mark details
- Period
- 1811–1818
- Wording
- TURNER Mist Sole Agent
- Place
- Lane End, Staffordshire, England
Dating cue
The source dates this retailer-marked ware to 1811–1818, when James Mist was sole proprietor.
Notes
Made by William Turner for James Mist of London.
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.
c. 1803–1806
TURNER & Co
The source normally assigns TURNER & CO to about 1803–1806, but records a possible earlier use around 1780–1786.