Aynsley

Aynsley China Ltd. was a British manufacturer of bone china tableware, giftware and commemorative items. It was founded in 1775 by John Aynsley in Lane End, Longton, Staffordshire. In 1861 his grandson John Aynsley built the historic Portland Works on Sutherland Road, Longton, Staffordshire. The company's profitability made it a desirable acquisition.

Aynsley was known for its high-quality bone china and its distinctive floral and bird designs. The company's products were popular with royalty and aristocracy around the world, and Aynsley was granted a royal warrant by Queen Elizabeth II in 1955.

In May 1997, Aynsley China was acquired by The Belleek Pottery Group in Ireland. The company closed its Stoke-on-Trent factory in September 2014, but Aynsley products are still produced under license by a number of companies around the world.