Shore and Coggins Ltd

Location and period of operation:

(See sources)  

Shore & Coggins Limited produced china ware in their Edensor Works, New Street and the High Street Works, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, England.

The firm dates back to 1887 when it was known as J. Shore & Co. In 1905 a new partnership was formed with Shore, Coggins & Holt, this partnership survived 5 years until 1910 when Shore & Coggins Limited was formed.

Set of Shore & Coggins Bell China

Cup & Saucer - Shore & Coggins Bell China "ETNA" pattern

Trade Names:

Shore & Coggins also traded under the Bell China name, this range pre-dates the Queen Anne, but was produced until the close of the works in 1966.

ENGLISH BELL CHINA

SUPERIOR ENGLISH BELL CHINA

BELL CHINA

 

Most of the Queen Anne production dates from around the late 1940's -to the close of the works . Princes Anne was also used c.1959 onwards

Queen Anne - Country Gardens

Initials & Marks used on ware for identification:

S & C

S & C
L
the "L" stands for
the town of Longton

early mark - based on the Shore, Coggins & Holt style
"ETNA" is the pattern name

C.1911+

C.1922+

C.1930+

C.1936-66

this style from c.1959+

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