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S Bridgwood mark: G VI R Bridgwood 1952
Mark details
- Maker
- S Bridgwood →
- Period
- Undated
- Wording
- G VI R Bridgwood 1952
- Appearance
- crown
- Place
- Longton, England
Dating cue
1952 is the illustrated object’s manufacture year; G VI R identifies ware supplied to the British government.
Notes
Government-contract canteen ware, produced by Bridgwood and others during the period surrounding the Second World War.
Other S Bridgwood marks
c. 1884–1887
Bridgwoods China
Introduced in 1884; china production ceased around 1887, and a 1917 directory calls it an old mark.
From 1891
Porcelain Opaque Bridgwood & Son
Versions with England date from 1891 onwards; versions without it are dated 1885–1891.