• Joseph Robinson was previously one of the '& Co' partners in Allman, Broughton & Co at the Overhouse Works at Wedgwood Place, Burslem. When this partnership was dissolved in January 1868 Joseph Robinson entered into partnership with Samuel Kirkham and John William Hollinshead - they traded as Robinson, Kirkham & Co. 

• In 1869 the Overhouse Works were rebuilt by the owner Edward Challinor - Robinson, Kirkham & Co moved to the New Wharf Pottery. 

• In September 1872 Samuel Kirkham retired from the business. The partnership was continued by Robinson & Hollinshead. In December 1874 Joseph Robinson retired and Hollinshead continued on his own account. It appears that the company name continued as Robinson, Kirkham & Co. 

NOTE: It is likely that J. W. Hollinshead and S. Kirkham were also in partnership together as Hollinshead & Kirkham. 

The London Gazette
13 September 1872

notice that Samuel Kirkham had 
withdrawn from the business 

notice that Joseph Robinson had 
withdrawn from the business 

Robinson, Kirkham & Co continued this jug shape and pattern when they succeeded Allman, Broughton & Co at the Overhouse Works 

BALMORAL
R K & Co