It was not uncommon for potters to inherit or buy patterns from other
companies. For example Francis Morley on
taking over the business of Ashworths, bought up the moulds and patterns of
the well-known firm of Mason
of Lane Delph. It is in virtue of this that the Trade Mark of Geo. L. Ashworth
and Brothers bears the name 'Masons' with a crown and the words 'Patent
Ironstone China'.
Grimwades (1900 - present) must have
acquired some designs of Davenports (c.1793-1887). The following pattern
"GENOA" was manufactured by Grimwades but also bears the name
"Davenport" and we know that the identical pattern and pattern name
was used by Davenports, the ware being marked with the Davenport
anchor.
Grimwades Genoa Davenport ashtray -
measures 5 3/4" across.
