Crown Works, Stafford Street.—Mr. John Tams manufactures the usual classes of earthenware.
Stafford Street Works.—These works, amongst the oldest in Longton, were built, in 1799, by Messrs. John & Charles Harvey, and carried on by them for some years, and were succeeded by Messrs. Hulme & Hawley, from whom they repassed into the hands of the former family, being carried on by Messrs. Charles & W. K. Harvey, sons of Mr. Charles Harvey of the original firm. In 1841 these gentlemen worked three manufactories in Longton. In 1853 Messrs. C. & W. K. Harvey were succeeded by the present proprietors, Messrs. Holland & Green, by whom the premises have been considerably extended. By the first two firms common and useful earthenware was made, and these were continued by C. & W. K. Harvey, who added china to the productions, and also, to a large extent, gold lustre ware. Later on these were discontinued, and the firm devoted themselves to printed goods and white granite ware, chiefly for the North American markets. These were continued solely by the present firm, until 1862, when Messrs. Holland & Green turned their attention to the South American markets, which they now largely supply. They established, a house abroad, and succeeded in introducing a superior class—similar to those for the home trade, consisting of printed and enamelled services, &c. This supply of an improved class of patterns has produced an increased demand, and one that must ultimately have a marked effect on the American trade. Messrs. H. & G. also supply the home and Continental markets with all the usual varieties of printed, enamelled, and gilt dinner, tea, and toilet services, &c. The quality of the body is good, and the enamelling, gilding, and other decorations, excellent. Many of the patterns are rich and elegant, and all are carefully finished. Notably among these are their new registered “bracelet” pattern, and a remarkably elegant form for covered dishes. The gilding is of high character. They also make sanitary ware. The works, as they have now been reconstructed, are built on the most modern principles, and fitted with machinery for turning jiggers and wheels, and also for preparing the clay. The mark is the name of the pattern or body, the royal arms, and the name or initials of the firm.
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The toilet services produced by this firm are of superior quality; the ground colours, rose-du-barry, Brunswick green, &c., of great clearness and beauty, and the gilding rich and elaborate.