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Powell & Bishop |
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Location and period of operation:
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Powell
& Bishop |
Hanley |
1867 |
1878 |
China and Earthenware manufacturer at the Stafford Street Works and the Church Works, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.
Formerly: Livesley Powell & Co [1851-1866]
Subsequently: Powell, Bishop & Stonier [1878-1891]
Initials used on ware for identification:
P & B
BEST
P & B
POWELL & BISHOP
| This mark (Caduceus) was registered as a
trade mark by Powell & Bishop in 1876 and often appeared with the
initials P&B below it - the mark was also used by subsequent
partnerships.
Caduceus: A winged staff with two serpents twined around it, carried by Hermes (Greek God) and used as the symbol of the medical profession. |
Typical printed marks used by Powell &
Bishop [1867-1878] the bottom mark with the addition of
"ENGLAND" is unusual as it uses the country of origin before
it became mandatory in 1891  |
Powell & Bishop mark using
the Royal Arms
on Royal Arms
examples of Powell & Bishop Ironstone ware:-
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more information:-
questions/comments/contributions? email: Steve Birks
updated: Sept 2005