c. 1855–1881
T Hughes Burslem
earthenware · Burslem
Sitka is the pattern name; this simpler mark is likely earlier in the stated period.
Pottery & porcelain
T Hughes marks
Longport, England, United Kingdom · 1855–1957 · 18 marks.
- Active years
- 1855–1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City / region
- Longport, England
- Products
- china, earthenware
- Marks
- 18
Dated marks & timeline
18 marks
c. 1855–1894
Ironstone China Thomas Hughes
earthenware · Burslem, England
Mark incorporates the Royal Arms.
c. 1855–1894
Stone China Thomas Hughes
earthenware · Burslem, England
Mark incorporates the Royal Arms.
1879
printed, impressed · earthenware
The source suggests that 79 may indicate manufacture in 1879.
printed, impressed · earthenware · Burslem, England
Printed and impressed marks occur on the same ironstone plate.
1879
printed, impressed · earthenware
The source suggests that 79 may indicate manufacture in 1879.
printed, impressed · earthenware · Burslem, England
Printed and impressed marks occur on the same ironstone plate.
1895–1910
Ironstone China Thos Hughes & Son England
white · earthenware · England, United Kingdom
Mark incorporates the Royal Arms.
1895–1910
Semi-Porcelain Thos Hughes & Son England
earthenware · England, United Kingdom
This style without Ltd is generally .
1895–1910
T. H. & Son
earthenware · Longport, England
Asiatic Pheasants is the pattern name; this style without Ltd is generally .
c. 1895–1910
Thos Hughes & Son (Davenport) Longport England
earthenware · Longport, England
Thomas Hughes bought the works from the Davenport family.
1895–1910
Thos Hughes & Son England
earthenware · England, United Kingdom
This style without Ltd is generally .
1895–1910
Thos Hughes & Son Longport England
earthenware · Longport, England
This style without Ltd is generally .
1910–1930
Ironstone Ware Unicorn Works Longport Thos Hughes & Son Ltd Made in England
white · earthenware · Longport, England
Earlier versions omit Ltd and Made in England.
From 1930
Thomas Hughes England
The shield was a registered trademark from 1930.
earthenware · England, United Kingdom
From 1930
Thos Hughes & Son Ltd Longport Staffordshire England
earthenware · Longport, England
Avon Cottage is the pattern name. The was a registered trademark .
c. From 1935
Hughes Longport England
earthenware · Longport, England
Marks using Hughes without Thomas or Son appear from , sometimes with a unicorn.
c. 1941–1952
Thomas Hughes & Son Ltd Staffordshire England
earthenware · Staffordshire, England
B indicates manufacture under the Wartime Concentration Scheme. The trademark was introduced .
2023
Thomas Hughes Burslem
The shard was found at Doheny State Beach, California, in May 2023; this is a discovery date.
earthenware · Burslem
About T Hughes
Thomas Hughes acquired the former Davenport Longport Pottery in 1888 and moved production from Top Bridge Works by 1893. The business became Thomas Hughes & Son in 1895. Thomas left in 1899; Allan Edward Hughes continued, later with other partners. Incorporated around 1910, the company made earthenware and ironstone, including Shapoo and Konny Kraft wares. Liquidators were appointed in May 1957, and Arthur Wood & Sons took over the Unicorn Pottery.
Also known as: T Hughes & Son (Ltd) · T Hughes & Sons