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Palissy Pottery Ltd mark: EST

Mark details

Royal Worcester bought Palissy in 1958; this is an ownership event rather than a stated mark-use range.

Some marks carry 1853; this is not the establishment date of Palissy Pottery Ltd, which was formed in 1946.

c. From 1948

The portrait and 1510–1590 refer to Bernard Palissy, not to the use dates of the mark.

c. From 1948

This style is illustrated in a 1960 trade directory.

c. From 1950

The portrait depicts Bernard Palissy; this style appears in a 1960 trade directory.

c. From 1950

The portrait depicts Bernard Palissy; this style appears in a 1960 trade directory.

c. From 1957

This style is illustrated in a 1960 trade directory.

c. From 1957

This style is illustrated in a 1960 trade directory.