Kristen Burk’s piece poses an interesting dilemma
Thank you Kristen for sending this image. The interesting dilemma is that the type of decoration and the backstamp on the base don’t seem to... Read More
Leanne Bradbury’s Platter with the Forester & Hulme Backstamp
Thomas Forester had a few of these short lived partnerships during his early career 1886-7. I wonder if he was quite a difficult and/or demanding... Read More
Bridgette Fowler’s Biscuit Jar 1881-3
Bridgette Fowler’s very nicely decorated biscuit jar is an early piece made somewhere between 1881-3
Kimberlina Chambord is looking for any pieces of this Golden Jade design
If you have any that you wish to part with please let me know and I will pass your message on to Kimberlina.
Alison Tierney sent these images of a very elaborately decorated Forester planter
Thank you Alison for these images of your mother-in-law’s planter. I am guessing the date it was made was about 1913.
Part of the Rebirth and Rejuvenation of Thomas Forester’s Phoenix Works Originally Built in 1881.
As part of the ongoing major renovation and rejuvenation of the Thomas Forester Majolica Factory called Phoenix Works, which was originally built in 1881, the... Read More