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