F.W. Grove




 

Location and period of operation:

F.W. Grove

Longton

1885

1889

 

Luster, and earthenware manufacturer at the Palissy Works, Chancery Lane, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, England.

  • Frederick Wedgwood Grove succeeded his father Richard H. Grove upon his retirement in 1867.

  • F. W. Grove was in business on his own account and with various partners. 

Previously:   Grove & Stark  (1872-84)

Subsequently: Grove & Oliver  (1889-94)

 



lidded biscuit barrel 

 

 

 


plate in the aesthetic style 

 

 


wash bowl and jug in the Pomegranite pattern

this pattern is in the aesthetic style - described as "overlapping panels with rural scenes, children, fishes and a boat amidst fruiting fig sprays"
Pomegranite 
FWG

the registration number 24209 shows that the pattern was registered on the 
20th March 1885 

photos courtesy: Theresa Mortlock 

 

 


A printed design comprising a half bust portrait of Victoria in royal dress flanked by four of her palaces, Windsor above, Balmoral below, Osborne left & Buckingham right

The pattern was registerd in anticipation of Queen Victoria's 
Golden Jubilee on the 20th June 1887
Impressed mark FG

The registration number 58042 gives the details of registration of the pattern as "FW Grove of the Palissy Works, Longton on the 6th October 1886"

 

 


platter in the Rustic Pattern

A printed decoration in three versions showing a bird 
with spreading wings on an old stump amidst wild flowers

 
F. W. G.

The registration number 69183 gives the details of registration of the pattern as "FW Grove of the Palissy Works, Longton on the 5th March 1887"

 

 


vase in the Chili pattern

Part of a six piece toilet set in simple Art Nouveau taste, each piece with flower head roundels linked by wavy lines, the ring handles scroll moulded
The registration number 107065 gives the details of registration of the pattern as "FW Grove of the Palissy Works, Longton on the 23rd August 1888"

photos courtesy: Charlotte Buckman

 

Marks & initials used on ware for identification:

F.W.G

 

 


script letters FG, impressed, in an oval shape 

 

   

elephant trade mark

 

Questions, comments, contributions? email:  Steve Birks