Historical information
Broadhurst China was established in 1862 the firm was based at the Crown Pottery, Longton, Staffordshire until 1870 where
James Broadhurst made a range of gold and silver lusterwares. In 1870 the firm moved to the Portland Pottery at Fenton, Staffordshire and continued to produce good quality earthenware. In 1897 "& Sons" was added to the company name and "Ltd" from C.1922. The full name, James Broadhurst & Sons Ltd. appears from 1957. In 1984 James Broadhurst & Sons Ltd became Churchill Tableware Ltd.
Significance
Items made around 1950s or slightly later that are now collectors items made by one of the founders of ironstone pottery in England.
Physical description
Small ironstone willow pattern bowl
Inscriptions & markings
The back is stamped "WILLOW BROADHURST STAFFORDSHIRE IRONSTONE Made in England Detergent and Dishwasher Proof"
Mass produce, Ceramic, Pottery
Subjects
References
- Internet search History of willow pattern & manufacturer
- Internet collectors Blog Search for company history and item value