Thomas Sneyd






 

Location and period of operation:

Thomas Sneyd

Hanley

April 1846

1847

 

Short lived earthenware manufacturer at Miles Bank, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, England.

  • Thomas Sneyd was previously in partnership with Jesse Hill as Sneyd & Hill. This partnership was dissolved in April 1846 and the business was continued by Thomas Sneyd.

  • The patterns produced by Sneyd & Hill were continued by Thomas Sneyd.

 

Formerly: Sneyd & Hill 

 

 

 


Plate by Thomas Sneyd in the PEKIN pattern


T SNEYD
HANLEY 

variously decorated versions of this transfer ware design were produced 

This pattern was originally produced by Sneyd & Hill - The "Pekin" pattern is heavily influenced by Chinese export porcelain designs from the Qing Dynasty, featuring the signature central handle-basket (or casket) overflowing with stylized peonies and chrysanthemums.

 

 

 

unmarked jug attributed to Thomas Sneyd
- the same pattern was produced by the predecessor Sneyd & Hill -

 

 

 

 

 

impressed mark: T SNEYD HANLEY 

"Vase of porcelain, decorated with gilding on a dark blue ground. Ovoid body, long narrow neck, recurved mouth with wavy edge, tall foot, two scrolled loop handles rising from the shoulder. 

On one side are figures of two Roman soldiers, and on the other is a vase. 

The remaining surface is decorated with crossed spears, crescents, rosettes and small sprays of foliage."

 

Vase by Thomas Sneyd in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum.

 

 

 


flow blue tureen with twisted handles and finial  


T SNEYD 
HANLEY 

photos courtesy: Stephen Howard

 

 

 

 

Marks used on ware for identification:

 

T SNEYD
HANLEY

impressed mark

 

 

 

 

Miles Bank earthenware manufactory

 


1879 map of Miles Bank pottery manufactory , Hanley
 

Questions, comments, contributions? email: Steve Birks

 

 


Page History:

  • Last updated: 6 November 2026 -  Connection with Sneyd & Hill expanded.

  • Page created: 5 December 2021