Davenport Ware
A cream-coloured earthenware made by
John Davenport of Longport,
Stoke-on-Trent beginning in 1793.
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Davenport had great success with pierced
openwork-rimmed plates, either painted or transfer printed. He produced domestic
bone china from 1800 and by 1810 was operating on a
large scale; the business continued until 1887. Gilding (an extensive use of
coloured grounds, flower-encrusted borders, brilliantly naturalistic fruit and
flower decorations) and Japan patterns were favoured by Davenport.
Examples
of Davenport Ware
Marks
on Davenport Ware
Example of Davenport Ware
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