Week 1 Topic: Royal Stafford

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I have a Royal Stafford teacup and saucer that i cant identify.It is bone china with all the correct markings of Royal Stafford.It is white, with blue glaze band in the middle with a floral motive in the middle.Both teacup and saucer have this same pattern and it is heavily gilded.I really need help with valuing and identifying this piece I have a picture available that I can email to some one who would be willing to help me identify this item my email is rockonsteady4u@yahoo.com The picture of the piece is uploaded now so that you can see it.

Royal Stafford was founded in 1845 in the town of Longton by Thomas Poole. The Royal Overhouse Manufactory, home of Barratts of Staffs, is one of the oldest Factories in Burslem and belonged for two centuries to the Wedgwood family. It is recorded that in 1756, it passed to Thomas, elder brother of Josiah, "the father of English potters"
Nowdays , Royal Stafford has changed.
The modern Royal Stafford Company was formed in March 1992 with the combination of two famous pottery factories, Royal Stafford China and Barratts of Staffs, both with a history in keeping with their well known names.The older Royal Stafford is known as Royal Stafford Limited.Although they may have more names that I am not aware of.

So what do you think this piece is?And what do you know of the old Royal Stafford?



I've since learned that this by timothy1176

timothy1176's picture
On July 21st, 2008

I've since learned that this piece was handpainted by Thomas poole , himself,The founder of Royal Stafford.An antiquities expert in England emailed me back with the date and maker , it was quite remarkable to find out just how rare this piece really is!!!!



Wow..Congrats by oldjanice

oldjanice's picture
On July 22nd, 2008

So did you determine the value?



He valued the piece at a by timothy1176

timothy1176's picture
On July 23rd, 2008

He valued the piece at a minimum of 150 USD



I have since put the item on by timothy1176

timothy1176's picture
On July 23rd, 2008

I have since put the item on Ebay and started the bidding at 50....but you know the expert said it could be worth over 350... he wasnt to sure because he hadnt run across very many examples handpainted by thomas poole but he seemed to think it was a major find.



i have since removed the by timothy1176

timothy1176's picture
On July 24th, 2008

i have since removed the item from auction.. i couldnt let it go for less than $100 USD..but it is a fine peice

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