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Thomas Forester marks

Lane Delf, England, United Kingdom · From 1802 · 20 marks.

Active years
From 1802
Country
United Kingdom
City / region
Lane Delf, England
Products
china, earthenware
Marks
20
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Thomas Forester mark, c. 1880–1889

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c. 1880–1889

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20 marks
Thomas Forester mark, c. 1880–1889

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c. 1880–1889

Foresters England

The source tentatively places these early marks in the 1880s, before Sons was added in 1883.

earthenware · England, United Kingdom

These two early marks often appear together.

Thomas Forester mark, 1891–1912

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1891–1912

T. F. & S. LD. ENGLAND

A phoenix-only style normally dated 1891–1912 is shown on a 1914 mug, demonstrating later use.

earthenware · England, United Kingdom

A revised mark incorporating a was introduced in ; the earlier style remained in use for some years.

About Thomas Forester

Thomas Forester trained at Minton, managed Victoria Works in Shelton and worked for Wardle & Co and at Tournai before starting his Longton business in 1877. He completed Phoenix Works in 1879 and took sons Herbert and Victor into partnership in 1883. The company incorporated in 1891 and made majolica, art pottery, earthenware and china. It later produced Trogon Ware and Phoenix China. Collingwood Bros operated with it under wartime concentration from 1941.

The business closed in June 1959.

Also known as: Thomas Forester Co · Thomas Forester Son & Co · Thomas Forester and Sons · Thomas Forester and Sons Ltd