James Reeves






 

Location and period of operation:

James Reeves

Fenton

1870

1948

 

earthenware manufacturer at the Victoria Works, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, England

  • In the war period (1941-45) the Victoria Works were closed and the business of J Reeves was consolidated
    with that of G L Ashworth. After the war Reeves started business again at the works in Fenton until 1948.

 

Previously: James B Wathen [1864-69] 

Subsequently: Victoria Porcelain (Fenton) Ltd [1949-57] 

 

 

 


James Reeves
Victoria Works, Fenton, near Stoke-upon-Trent

 The Pottery Gazette, American and Canadian Edition, January 1st 1880

 



James Reeves
Victoria Works, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent
C.C. Pudding Bowls
Rice Dishes a Specialty
All goods made here are guaranteed leadless glaze

 

The Pottery Gazette - 1st January 1913

 

 

 

Initials used on ware for identification:

J R

J R
F
[the 'F' stands for the town of FENTON]

J REEVES

J REEVES
FENTON

VICTORIA CHINA
[trade name of Reeves]  

 

 

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