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Coalport China, was founded in 1795 by John Rose (1772-1841). It was the first such factory in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, England.
The Indian Tree design featured in our auction (see item 7) was first created in 1801. It was one of the most popular designs ever made by the company.
Despite it’s name, it was based on Chinese rather than Indian prototypes. The pattern includes the crooked branch of a tree and a partial landscape with exotic flowers and leaves. Green, blue, pink, and orange were the favored colors used in the design.
Rose was always working to improve the processes of his china and in 1820 he received the gold medal of The Society of Arts for his feldspar porcelain and an improved, lead-free glaze, with which the enamel colours fused in firing.
About 1810-1825 his pieces were marked with the name Coalport in various forms. Later pieces also had the name John Rose in the mark.
The crown mark has been used with variations since 1881. The date 1750 is printed in some marks, but it is not the date the factory started. Some pieces are listed as Indian Tree. Our Coalport was probably manufactured in the 1920’s.
The original manufacturing building is now a Youth Hostel, cafe, artists studios and a handmade arts & crafts shop. Production later moved across the canal to the buildings which now house the Coalport China Museum.
Happy Bidding!
Liz
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