Ridgways
Ridgway's establishment in 1792 and its involvement in several mergers and acquisitions within the pottery industry.
Here's a summary:
Ridgway was indeed established in 1792, marking its origins in English pottery manufacturing.
- 1940s: Merged with Booth & Colclough .
- 1955: Merged with Adderley .
- 1964: Became part of Allied English Potteries.
- 1972: Acquired by Royal Doulton .
Later joining Royal Albert and Wedgwood.
Acronyms of the old Ridgways Marks
- J.W.R: John & William Ridgway(Used c.1814 ~ 1830)
- J R: John Ridgway(used c.1830 ~ 1853)
- W R: William Ridgway(used c.1830 ~ 1853)
J.W.R mark
J.R mark
J.R mark
J.R mark
W.R mark
W.R mark
Ridgways Marks
c.1891 ~ 1905
c.1891 ~ 1905
c.1891 ~ 1905
W.R.S stands for William Ridgway & Sons
Bow and quiver Marks
The Ridgways bow and quiver mark made its first appearance around 1880, while the bow and "Semi China" within a square was introduced later, in 1927.
1905 ~ 1920
1920 ~
1950 ~
1950 ~
1968
1971
1978
1960 ~ c.1975
These marks have their own manufacturing dates. Can you find it?
Some have no date clues (the last one)
Colclough
Royal Imperial
Dorchester
Royal Vale
Ridgway Pottery products
1950s ~ 70s