W. H. Goss Pottery – History, Crested Ware & Marks marks

About W. H. Goss Pottery – History, Crested Ware & Marks

William Henry Goss - Porcelain , Parian and Earthenware manufacturer at the Cock Works , John Street, Stoke (1858-70) and then from 1870 at the Falcon Pottery , Stoke , Stoke-on-Trent , England. Established in Stoke-on-Trent in 1858 by William Henry Goss, the W. H. Goss pottery developed from a small manufacturer of artistic porcelain into Britain's leading producer of heraldic souvenir ware.

During the Victorian period the firm earned widespread acclaim for its Parian figures and ivory porcelain, exhibiting at major international exhibitions and winning numerous awards. From the 1880s onwards, under the energetic leadership of Adolphus Goss, the company pioneered the commercial development of heraldic china, creating thousands of miniature models and commemorative souvenirs that were sold throughout Britain and across the world.

The business continued until 1941, leaving a remarkable legacy that is still appreciated by collectors today.