Shorter and Son

In the 1920s under the auspices of Colley Shorter the firm began to produce wares with modern glazes to reflect the fashion for hand painted art deco pottery. For a good selection visit my website Premier Antiques

Davenport - Green Glazed Majolica

Davenport green majolica plate c1860

Green glazed wares had been popular in the late 18th century and some fifty years later there was a revival as interest and developments in majolica glazes grew. Along with Minton, Wedgwood and Copeland, Davenport began producing quality wares from the 1850s. For more details see Premier Antiques

Shorter and Son - 'Oceanic' Fish Jugs

A lovely Shorter jug of embossed fish in a seascape, produced in the 19th century in majolica glazes then updated in the 1920s and 30s with art deco colours. The moulds were also occasionally used by Clarice Cliff (Wilkinson's and the Newport Pottery were part of the Shorter group) and given the Bizarre look. For more details visit my website Premier Antiques

Shorter 'Oceanic' jug c1935

Early Blue and White - Willow Pattern

Originally derived from the Chinese, by the early 1800s a standard pattern had emerged. It is generally accepted that the first engraving was produced by Thomas Minton when he worked at Caughley. He then produced some designs for Spode and by 1789 was working in Stoke as a freelance engraver. Early Willow pattern is seldom marked and it's been noted that more than twenty variations occur as most factories would have had their own version. For more Willow pattern see Premier Antiques

Willow pattern teardrop Custard Cups c1800

Willow pattern Pepper Pot c1840

Willow pattern Mustard Pot c1840