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individually selected for inclusionThe following sites include reproductions of ceramic marks, which can be freely accessed. International Ceramic Directory is personally edited, all entries are free of charge, many are created by enthusiasts.
ENGLISH POTTERY MARKS
by California State Parks, including: Adams, Alcock, Baker, Boote, Clarke, Cochran, Davenport... / English language
www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=22319ASIATIC PHEASANT PATTERN MARKS
This site is dedicated to the history and development of a transfer printed china pattern, which was made by many British potters and by 1880 had achieved universal popularity / English language
www.asiaticpheasants.co.uk/markspics.htmlBURGESS and LEIGH
Beehive mark, globe mark, MIDDLEPORT POTTERY, Burleigh Ware, etc.
Excellent site by thepotteries.org / English language
www.thepotteries.org/mark/b/burgess.html
Site by Perfectpieces / English language
www.perfectpieces.co.uk/backstinfo.php?pmanuid=34BRANNAM
C. H. BRANNAM, MADE IN ENGLAND
Founded in Barnstaple in Devon in 1879. Site by Perfectpieces / /English language
www.perfectpieces.co.uk/backstinfo.php?pmanuid=28
CARLTON WARE
Crown with bird, script backstamp
Great site with lots of information by Dr Czes & Yvonne Kosniowski
www.ckyk.com/carltonware/
Site by Perfectpieces / English language
www.perfectpieces.co.uk/backstinfo.php?pmanuid=4
Great site by Nicholnack Art in Pottery (Australia)
nicholnack.com.au/carlton-ware/carlton-ware.htmlCOALPORT PORCELAIN WORKS
Crown with Coalport and A.D. 1750, England etc.
Established by John Rose in the late 18th century.. / English language
www.thepotteries.org/mark/c/coalport.htmlCORNISH CERAMICS
This site provides information for pottery lovers and researchers about the many Cornish potteries and the potters, decorators and ceramic designers who have worked in Cornwall. / English language
www.cornishceramics.com/marks.htmDERBY (Crown Derby)
Crown over ‘D’, D and Anchor, etc.
Written by Martin Lloyd BA. Photography by Nathan Antonucci / English language
www.antiquesndynasties.com/derby_porcelain.htm
Excellent site by Antique-Marks / English language
www.antique-marks.com/derby-marks.htmlDOULTON (Royal Doulton)
Lion with crown, interlocking 'D', coronet mark, etc.
Good site by Chinafinders / English language
www.chinafinders.com.au/dating_lambeth.asp
"Bunnykins" - A collectors help page on Ebay / English language
reviews.ebay.com.au/Dating-Royal-Doulton-Bunnykins-Tableware_W0QQugidZ10000000004119357
Site by Perfect Pieces / English language
www.perfectpieces.co.uk/backstinfo.php?pmanuid=17
Excellent site by Antique-Marks / English language
www.antique-marks.com/doulton-marks.htmlDUCHESS
Marks from the English manufacturer A. T Finney & Sons used from 1888 to the end of 1999 / English language
www.duchesschina.co.uk/back_stamps.htmEUROPEAN & AMERICAN MARKS
Some marks with description by "My Granny's Attic Antiques" / English language
www.mygrannysatticantiques.com/html/porcelain_pottery_china_marks_.htmGREEN (T.G. Green)
Church and shield mark, or Made in England
Marks from the English manufacturer T.G. Green / English language
www.cornishware.biz/html/newbackstamps.htmlMASON'S
Crown and banner with 'PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA', etc.
Excellent site by the Keele University / English language
www.keele.ac.uk/ravenmason/index2.htmMINTON
Floral marks , etc.
Image listing by Colin and Jill's Emporium / English language
www.colinscard.webspace.virginmedia.com/New%20Backstamps%20Pages/Backstamps%20Minton.htmPILKINGTON
P with bees, tudor rose, etc.
Pilkington's Lancastrian Pottery and Royal Lancastrian Pottery, Society site / English language
www.pilkingtons-lancastrian.co.uk/examples.htm
Good site by Perfect Pieces / English language
www.perfectpieces.co.uk/backstinfo.php?pmanuid=20POOLE
Dolphin, etc.
Great site by pooleroom / English language
www.pooleroom.co.uk/index.php?main_page=page_3
Founded by Jesse Carter in 1873, East Quay Pottery in Poole. Site by Perfect Pieces / English language
www.perfectpieces.co.uk/backstinfo.php?pmanuid=14
An excellent site by Robs Poole Pottery Collection / English language
www.poolepottery.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Poole_Pottery_Marks.htm/
POTTERY ENGLISH
Porcelain Marks and Backstamps by Pottery-English.com / English language
www.pottery-english.com/Articles/Pottery_Marks/Porcelain_Marks_and_Backstamps_part1/RADFORD, EDWARD
Introduction to the handpainted pottery, including base marks / English language
www.e-radford.info/RUTHGEERTS PORCELAIN SITE
Meissen: the crossed swords, Vienna: the shield mark, Chelsea: the anchor mark, Höchst: the wheel mark, Fürstenberg: the "F" mark, Sèvres: the double "L" mark, Ludwigsburg: the crowned "C" & "L" marks, Berlin: the scepter mark, Naples: the crowned "N" mark, Marks: the Dresden crown mark, Marks: the 'AR' Monogram (Augustus Rex) / English and Dutch languages
users.skynet.be/rutreneSHELLY GROUP
SHELLY in shield, Late Folley,
Backstamps of the Wileman family potteries, Wileman & Company and the Shelley potteries / English language
www.shelley.co.uk/backstamps.html
Good site by Perfect Pieces / English language
www.perfectpieces.co.uk/backstinfo.php?pmanuid=21
THE POTTERIES.ORG
A guide to British (especially Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire) ceramic companies /
English language
www.thepotteries.org/mark/index.htmTROIKA
Troika Cornwall, etc.
Troika Pottery (St Ives) was founded in 1963 by Leslie Illsley, Benny Sirota and Jan Thompson, Good site by Perfect Pieces / English language
www.perfectpieces.co.uk/backstinfo.php?pmanuid=22
WADE BACKSTAMPS
Lion, WADEHEATH, Wades, England, etc.
28 marks from the English manufacturer by Bev and Ed Rucker / English language
www.happywadeing.com/reference/backstamps.phpWEDGWOOD
Text in circle, Vase, etc.
Site of The Wedgwood Museum / English language
www.wedgwoodmuseum.org.uk/
Excellent site by Asiatic Pheasants including many Wedgwood marks / English language
www.asiaticpheasants.co.uk/markspics.html
Excellent site by Antique-Marks / English language
www.antique-marks.com/wedgwood-marks.htmlWORCESTER (Royal Worcester)
Circle with Crown, crescent mark, etc.
Excellent site by Antique-Marks / English language
www.antique-marks.com/royal-worcester-marks.html
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