Hobson & Co

Location and period of operation:

(See sources)

• Earthenware manufacturer in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent.

• The dates for this manufacturer are unclear - Godden give the period of operation as 1876-8 and 1889-93
  the registration diamond below is dated 26th June 1879 

earthenware jug bearing the H&Co mark shown below 

pottery registration diamond
dated 26 June 1879

Top - 26 - this is the day of the month
Bottom - M - this is the mark for June
Right - Y - this is the mark for 1879 

Initials & Marks used on ware for identification:

H & Co
L

the 'L' stands for Longton
which is the town the business
was based in 

questions/comments/contributions? email: Steve Birks