Pottery & porcelain
Stephen Folch (& Sons) marks
Stoke, England, United Kingdom · 1819–1829 · 4 marks.
- Active years
- 1819–1829
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City / region
- Stoke, England
- Products
- earthenware
- Marks
- 4
Dated marks & timeline
4 marks
Undated
Improved Ironstone China
The source identifies pre-1837 royal arms; Folch continued using the Prince of Wales device after George IV’s accession in 1820.
earthenware · Stoke, England
The mark comprises an elaborate version of the Royal Arms with the Prince of Wales' Feathers behind and the motto 'Ich Dien' (I Serve) Stephen Folch used the arms of the Prince of Wales before he became George IV in January 1820 - Folch continued to use the Prince of Wales' mark even after he became king. The arms are the Royal Coat of Arms and can be dated as pre-1837. For the house of Hanover, there was an escutcheon overall (centre ). - more on the Coat of Arms
About Stephen Folch (& Sons)
Stephen Folch made earthenware and ironstone at Stoke Works, Church Street, Stoke. He partnered with Charles Scott while trading as Folch & Sons; a contemporary directory also records Folch & Scott. Scott was declared bankrupt around November 1821 and left the business. By May 1829 the pottery had stopped trading and its works and utensils were advertised to let.
Also known as: Stephen Folch