Biltons Ltd (1912 Ltd)

Location and period of operation:

 (See sources + Potteries Museum)

Located in London Road, Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent. Manufacturers of low- to mid-price earthenware tablewares of traditional design. Although forming part of several mergers and takeovers the Biltons trade name continued in use as a distinctive marketing strength.

1900-1912 Biltons Ltd

1912-1986 Biltons (1912) Ltd

June 1986 bought by Coloroll Ceramics

Aug 1990 became part of Staffordshire Tableware following management buyout of Coloroll

Sept 1994 put up for sale by Staffordshire Tableware

July 1995 management buyout from Staffordshire Tableware

Aug 1998 bought by Dubelle Foundation (offshore investment trust) split into Stoke Potteries Ltd. (manufacturing); Stoke Potteries (Holdings) Ltd.; and Biltons Tableware 1998 Ltd. (sales)

Jan 1999 in voluntary liquidation

Initials used on ware for identification:

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