J H Middleton & (Co)

Location and period of operation:

 (See sources)

China manufacturer at the Delphine Pottery Works, Longton
The "& Co" was added in 1912. 

 

Formerly: Middleton & Hudson (c.1870-1889)
Subsequently: Hudson & Middleton Ltd (1941 - )

on the development of Middleton & Hudson

 

Initials used on ware for identification:

DELPHINE

DELPHINE
CHINA

DELPHINE
CROWN
CHINA

H & Co M 
L

Godden records hat this mark has been found on 
porcelain of the 1910-30 period.
The mark may be that of J H Middleton & Co of Longton 

c.1930-41
this mark also appears with 'CHINA' instead of 'BONE CHINA'

there is a similar 1891+ mark 
with the words "CROWN CHINA"

 
The date "1870" refers to the original
founding of the company when it was
Middleton & Hudson

 
email: Steve Birks

updated: 22 Feb 2004