Ruskin

The Ruskin Pottery was founded in 1898 by Edward Richard Taylor, who named it in honour of philosopher John Ruskin, who he greatly admired. In 1912, Taylor's son, William Howson Taylor, took over the running of the Ruskin Pottery, and continued to work towards the same creative ideals as his father.

It is certainly true to say that although small in scale, Ruskin Pottery was one of the leading exponents of British art pottery in the early twentieth century.

Ruskin history and pottery marks - Click here

	Ruskin Stoneware vase impressed Ruskin England. Click for full details	£165
	Ruskin Lustre cup and saucer. Ruskin England 1922 backstamp. Click for full details	£150

Pilkingtons Royal Lancastrian

Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian art pottery developed under the creative leadership of William Burton, who was able to attract many talented craftsmen over the years. Edward Thomas Radford, Gwladys Rodgers and William S. Mycock are some of the best-known names associated with Royal Lancastrian pottery, and there were many others, not least those who were responsible for developing the distinctive glazes used so successfully on Royal Lancastrian wares.

The end result was a level of quality rarely surpassed by any of Pilkington's competitors, and a range of art pottery that is still highly regarded, nearly 100 years later.

Pilkingtons Royal Lancastrian history and pottery marks - Click here

Royal Lancastrian bowl. Royal Lancastrian England backstamp c1914-1920. Click for full details

£95