A Low Dish in Indus design sent to me by Glenn Johnston
These images of this super low bowl which was manufactured around 1912 was sent to me by Glenn Johnston of San Diego. It is obviously in superb condition for it’s age. Apparently Glenn tells me it was a Christmas Present. Lucky Glenn !!
Another Interesting Example of a Commemorative Crown sent by Jean-Paul Ruel from Quebec
From the pattern registration we can determine that this was registered in 1901 which would be in preparation for the coronation of Edward VII which took place in 1902 after being postponed due to the new king´s bad health. The cheese dish is a copy of either the state crown or more likely of St... Read More
Laura Mountain is looking for dinnerware items in Forest Design
I have had a request from Laura Mountain who is looking for a special gift for her Mum who collects Thomas Forester. She is looking for dinnerware in the Forest pattern image above. Ideally she would like to locate a full dinner service if possible. Her contact details are lauramountain1234@gmail.com
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 come from the same period. The impressed base marking is usually found around 1881-3 but the type of decoration is normally 1920s. Perhaps Peter Beckett, who is more knowledgable than... 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 partner as they never seemed to last very long although in a couple of the arrangements he must have agreed that the other partner’s name came first i.e. Meigh and... 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 two remaining bottle ovens have been closely restored to their magnificent original condition by removing 137 years of grime from them and the surrounding building. This took over three months... Read More