T J & J Mayer

Location and period of operation:

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  Thomas, John and Joshua Mayer -  Earthenware, China, Parian and blue printed ware manufacturers at the Furlong Works and also the Dale Hall Works, Longport, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent.
T J & J Mayer exhibited at the British Exhibitions of 1851, 1853 and 1855. They won a medal at the 1851 Exhibition. The firm produced a large earthenware table described as the 'chef-ďoeuvre of the potter's art'. They introduced many improvements in manufacture especially in polychromatic bisque printing.

NOTE: in the 1841 Pigot's Directory the two brothers Thomas and John were recorded as operating the Dale Hall Works.

 

Previously: Joseph Stubbs [1822-35]
Subsequently: Mayer Bros & Elliot [1855-58]

 

Flow Blue Dish

Plate in the Florentine pattern

Pink transferware teapot

Initials used on ware for identification:

T. J. & J. MAYER
LONGPORT

MAYER BROS

other marks

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updated: 14 July 2005