• The Lion Works were located in Sandyford, Tunstall and leased in 1845 by Thomas Walker who "made goods for the South American Market". (Jewitt)   

• The partners were Thomas Walker and John Walker - although the business name was "Thomas Walker". 

• Thomas Walker was also a partner in Podmore, Walker & Co. 

• In November 1848 John Walker left the partnership and the business was continued by Thomas Walker on his own account. 

• Thomas Walker's house is listed as Wesley Place (Tunstall) in White's 1851 directory (Henrywood).

• Thomas Walker died in 1852. In April 1853 works were advertised to be let by the "representatives of the late Thomas Walker" (Staffordshire Advertiser) 

NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between the undersigned, John Walker and Thomas Walker, carrying on business as Earthenware Manufacturers, at Sandyford, in the township of Tunstall, in the county of Stafford, in the name of the said Thomas Walker alone, was dissolved, by mutual consent, on the 29th day of September last. 

All debts owing by or to the said late partnership will be paid and received by the said Thomas Walker. — Dated this 6th day of November 1848. 

John Walker.

Thomas Walker.

Ironstone China was the main production,  known for its durability and "remarkable excellence" in both body and glaze.

Patterns: Walker is well-known for decorative transfer patterns, particularly in Mulberry (a dark purplish-brown) and black-and-white.

Patterns were generally typical romantic scenic pattern featuring river views, tall trees, and mountains - e.g. "Tavoy" and Chinoiserie-style patterns popular during this period and to the end of the 19thC - e.g. "Hong" 

Service Items: The factory produced a wide range of household items, including dinner, tea, breakfast, dessert, and toilet services.

International Trade: A significant portion of his output was specifically designed for the South American market. He also supplied the Colonial, Continental, and American markets.

Chinoiserie-style pattern - many of the Thomas Walker patterns were in the style 
of European perception of Chinese and Oriental styles  

HONG is the pattern name 
- it may refer to the Red River (Hong River) in Asia

Tavoy was a typical romantic scenic pattern featuring river views, tall trees, and mountains 

“Tavoy” refers to Tavoy (now Dawei) in Myanmar/Burma - note that in such  patterns the name often did not correspond to the actual scene shown. It was common for exotic or colonial place names to be used simply to make patterns sound fashionable.

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KAN-SU is the pattern name 
Gansu (romanised as Kansu) is a province in Northwest China

SIMLA is the pattern name 

this pattern and mark is probably correctly attributed to Thomas Walker however there were a number of North Staffordshire potters of this period with the initials TW

The SIMLA pattern was also produced by Elsmore & Forster who operated in Tunstall from 1853 and 1871 and William & Thomas Harding who operated in Hanley from 1863 to 1869. 

An auction of Thomas Walker’s equipment and engraved copper plates was held in September 1853 and it is probable that plates for the SIMLA pattern were acquired by Elsmore & Forster. 

impressed mark 

 Given Thomas Walker's documented specialty in the South American market, patterns like Lasso—which features equestrian or ranching motifs—were highly desirable for export to regions like Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.

Found (2026) During the archaeological work in the historic center of Lima, Peru - specifically in the Monserrate area. 

The work carried out by the Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal in Lima, Peru as part of the PIA research program "Antiguas Redes Hidráulicas del Centro Histórico de Lima." (Ancient Hydraulic Networks of the Historic Center of Lima)

T Walker
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T WALKER
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