Ceramic Trade Marks - M
Initials Used as Trade Marks - M
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North Staffordshire Pottery Marks |
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John Meir & Son |
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John Meir & Son Manufacturers of earthenware at Tunstall As John Meir c.1812-36 This firm produced a good range of printed earthenware and ironstone, much of which was exported. "ENGLAND" was added to marks after c.1890 Note: the initials J M & S were also used by J Meigh & Son |
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J.M.
I.M. |
Initials used on John Meir ware
c.1812-36 (sometimes the "J" is replaced by an "I") Printed marks were used, often with the pattern name included. |
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John Meir c.1812-36 Impressed Mark from a blue-printed earthenware dinner plate
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J MEIR & SON
JOHN MEIR & SON J M & SON J M & S
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Several different impressed or
printed marks occur consisting of, or incorporating, these names or initials. c.1837-97 Note: sometimes the initial 'J' is replaced by the initial 'I' as in 'I M & S'
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printed mark - with a crown above
the 'belt'
INDIAN TREE is the pattern name. J M & S |
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printed mark BAMBOO is the pattern name. J M & SON
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printed mark - with a crown above
the registration diamond.
Above the crown is the word
ISONSTONE J MEIR & SON
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Impressed mark at the top:- " I Meir & son porcelain opaque"
these marks from a a white ironstone dinner plate - this piece designed for the American market, with the eagle and the shield with stars & stripes.
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J. MEIR & SON WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE Printed Mark from a blue-printed earthenware Willow pattern plate |
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J. M. & S NORTHERN SCENERY Printed Mark from a blue-printed earthenware soup plate.. The mark incorporates the Royal Arms |
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J M & S |
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The impressed mark at the top has
the registration diamond in the middle. At the top it says: JOHN MEIR & SON At the bottom it says: WASHINGTON SHAPE. Printed mark: STONE CHINA The mark incorporates the Royal Arms |
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