Location and period of operation:

William Alsager Adderley (& Co), operated the Daisy Bank Pottery in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent - producing China and Earthenware. 

 Subsequently: Adderleys Ltd

Initials used on ware for identification:

W. A. A.
(initials used with different printed
marks - the pattern name is sometimes included)

FLORIBEL - is the pattern name

W.A.A. was used between 1876 and January 1886

Plate in the FLORIBEL pattern

W. A. A. & Co.
("& Co" added from January 1886 onwards)

... a printed TRADE MARK of a ship was used
sometimes with the initials above.
.... this mark was also used by Adderleys Ltd

questions/comments/contributions? email: Steve Birks