A G Richardson and Co Ltd

Location and period of operation:

 (See sources)

A G Richardson & Co Ltd, earthenware manufacturers in Tunstall, then Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent.

NOTE: There was also an Albert G Richardson at the Regal Pottery in Cobridge from 1920-21.

see 1956 article on A G Richardson & Co Ltd

Initials used on ware for identification:

A G R

(note: these initials were also used by Albert G Richardson of the Regal Pottery, Cobridge)

Their earliest home – the firm was founded in 1915 – was the Gordon Pottery, Tunstall, where they continued until 1934. In 1934 Britannia Pottery, Cobridge, was acquired. It was considered a model factory at the time. Circular in plan, all departments being on one floor, except the moulding shop, a maximum of production with a minimum of effort was achieved.

This company used the trade name: 'Crown Ducal' 

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