Wathen and Lichfield

Location and period of operation:

(See sources)

• Earthenware manufacturer at the Victoria Works, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent

• 'J & B Wathem' was recorded at the Victoria Works in 1861 by a trade directory
  this is likely a misprint and J B Wathen was trading on his own before the partnership with Lichfield.

• James Wathen was also in an earlier partnership with William Fletcher at Burslem  

Previously: S Ginders & Co [1811-59]

Subsequently: James B Wathen [1864-69] 

 

Initials used on ware for identification:

W & L
FENTON

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