William Lowe

  see details of false attribution of modern Chinese / Asian manufactured ware to William Lowe

Location and period of operation:

 (See sources)

Earthenware, Egyptian Black and China manufacturer at the Sydney Works (High Street & Sutherland Road), Longton, Stoke-on-Trent

Previously "Tams & Lowe" who split up in 1874 and became William Lowe  and John Tams as two separate companiess.

Initials and marks used on ware for identification:

Most marks occur with W L L and a crown

W L
L

mark in an upside down triangle
impressed or printed
a crown sometimes appears above this triangle
the bottom "L" stands for LONGTON

1874-1912

W LOWE
LONGTON

COURT CHINA
[crown mark]
W L
L

c.1912+

ROYAL SYDNEY WARE

c.1915+

Court China
this mark is usually with the
initials W L L
"EMBLEM" is the pattern name

the registered number shown: 618630 dates from 1913

Court China
made in England
this mark has the
initials W L L underneath the crown
WILLIAM LOWE
LONGTON

c.1912+

Court China
made in England
this mark has the
initials W L  to the side and the L for Longton underneath the crown
WILLIAM LOWE
LONGTON

c.1928-30

typical William Lowe cup & saucer

William Lowe cup & saucer of the "EMBLEM" pattern

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updated: 19 November 2005