c. 1882–1886
Alaska W. E. & Co
Alaska W. E. & Co c. 1882 to 1886 sometimes this mark is incorrectly identified as those of Emberton partnerships but this ALASKA pattern was produced by Whittaker, Edge & Co
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Whittaker partnerships mark: W & Co
Mark details
- Period
- Undated
- Wording
- W & Co
- Material
- earthenware
- Place
- Hanley, England
Dating cue
The pattern was registered on 9 August 1886; this is a registration date, not a mark-use range.
Notes
Etruria is the pattern name. This mark style continued through the three Whittaker partnerships; pattern names appear in the central panel and registration numbers are often included.
Other Whittaker partnerships marks
Undated
ENGLAND W & Co Hanley
The pattern was registered on 13 July 1888; this is a registration date, not a mark-use range.
Undated
W E & Co
The pattern was registered on 4 October 1883; this is a registration date, not a mark-use range.