Bates, Gildea & Walker

Bates, Gildea & Walker

Location and period of operation:

Bates, Gildea & Walker

Burslem

1878

1881

Earthenware and porcelain manufacturer at the Dale Hall Works, Longport, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England.

In 1878 James Gildea joined the partnership of William Bates and John Walker.
1881 Bates left the partnership and Gildea & Walker continued together

Previously: Bates, Walker & Co [1875-78]

Subsequently: Gildea & Walker [1881-85]

plate in the Regent Pattern with Egyptian style decoration

B.G. & W
Late Mayers

the registration diamond shows that the pattern was first registered on the
12th April 1880

lidded tureen in a polychrome satsuma pattern

Satsuma
B G & W

the registration diamond shows that
the pattern was first registered on the
27th August 1879

plate in the satsuma pattern
- black transfer with blue hand coloured and gilt edge

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two handled container in a monchrome
black transfer satsuma pattern

plate in the KIOTO Pattern

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B.G. & W
Late Mayers

the registration diamond shows that the pattern was first registered on the
24th November 1880

the impressed 5/81 shows that the plate was made in May 1881

photos courtesy: Corinne Sommer

Marks & initials used on ware for identification:

Thomas, John and Joshua Mayer operated at the Dale Hall Works from 1843 to 1855. They were very sucessful, introducing improvements in pattern printing and winning a medal at the 1851 British Exhibition.

Sucessive manufacturers at the Dale Hall Works often incorporated in their marks the words 'LATE MAYERS'.

Bates & Elliot (1870-75) first introduced a kneeling nude potter mark which was also used by successive owners of the Dale Hall Works.

B G & W

B G & W
LATE MAYERS

Bates & Elliot first introduced this kneeling nude potter
mark and it was used by successive owners of the potworks.

on this mark

The Dale Hall Works 1910 - 1950 (c.)

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