E. BRAIN & Co. LTD

Manufacturer of porcelain at Foley Works, Fenton.
c. 1903-63

Note: Elijah Brain took over the Foley China Works from Robinson & Son in 1885 but continued to use the mark of "Robinson & Son" until 1903 when they used their own mark. 

Note: the use of the name 'FOLEY'  extensively used on many different marks to 1963, with and without the initials 'E. B. & Co,' or the name in full.

Note: E Brain & Co took over the business of Coalport China in 1958 and since 1963 production has continued under the Coalport name.

there were 5 pottery companies
who used the name 'Foley' in 
their factory name 

Mark

Description & date

Early printed mark, c. 1903+

mark used by Robinson & Son and continued for a short while by E Brain & Co

mark on Foley Art China vase
"HARJIAN" was a trade name used for this style of ware

R & S 
L
the initials stand for Robinson & Son, Longton 

in the period 1885 to 1903 although the works were now
owned by Elijah Brain the ware continued to have
the mark of the former owner 'Robinson & Son'

Printed mark, c. 1905

"FOLEY ART CHINA"

and

"PEACOCK POTTERY"

were trade names used by 
E. Brain & Co

marks used 1930+

FOLEY
ENGLISH BONE CHINA
PAINTED BY HAND

FOLEY CHINA
E BRAIN & Co LTD
FINE BONE CHINA
MADE IN ENGLAND

mark used 1948-1963

the date 1850 refers to when the factory "Foley China Works" was first operated by a Mr. Robinson.

The factory was purchased in 1885 by Elijah Brain and partners. 

the pattern 'Century Rose' was introduced in 1950 to celebrate 100 years of production at the "Foley China Works" 

"Ming Rose" pattern produced by E. Brain & Co 

"Ming Rose" pattern continued by Coalport