c. From 1879
CROWN ADAMS TUNSTALL ENGLAND
Some Adams' marks incorporated a crown and Stafford knot used from c.1879 and into the early 20thC
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Staffordshire William Adams - potter of Tunstall mark: G VI R Adams 1942, c. 1930–1939
Mark details
- Period
- c. 1930–1939
- Wording
- G VI R Adams 1942
- Appearance
- crown
- Place
- Tunstall & Stoke, England
Dating cue
The royal cypher identifies government-supplied ware; 1942 is the year on this example, not a mark-use range.
Notes
The source describes government-contract canteen ware, most likely for the armed services, with the year of manufacture generally included.
Other Staffordshire William Adams - potter of Tunstall marks
From 1891
Trade Mark ADAMS ENGLAND
The stag mark was introduced in 1879; the source states that ENGLAND was added from 1891.
1917
Mark image
This is a marks table reproduced in the 1917 Pottery Gazette, not an individual dated mark.
1953
E II R 1953 Adams
1953 appears with the royal cypher on this example; it is not a mark-use range.
Undated
W W. Adams & Sons - 1928 -
1928 is printed on this example; the source suggests that the diamond W relates to the Office of Works.