Pilkington's Lancastrian Pottery & Tiles (England) ceramics

Pilkington's Lancastrian Pottery and Tiles was established in Clifton, Salford in 1891. An accidental discovery of clay during coal mining engineering prompted the Pilkington family to employ William Burton as manager. Burton was a chemist from Wedgwood and designed the factory.

Initially, the company produced mainly earthenware products, but in 1904 it began producing high-quality art pottery under the direction of the designer and artist Gordon Forsyth. Forsyth's designs were heavily influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and featured bold, colorful glazes and intricate relief designs.

Pilkington's Lancastrian Pottery gained a reputation for producing some of the finest art pottery in England, and its pieces were highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts. The company continued to produce art pottery throughout the 1910s and 1920s, and its products were exhibited at numerous exhibitions and shows in England and abroad.

In addition to its art more... pottery, Pilkington's Lancastrian Pottery also produced a wide range of tiles, which were used in many prominent buildings throughout England. The company's tiles were renowned for their durability and high-quality glazes, and they were used in many public buildings, including the Liverpool Cathedral and the Palace of Westminster.

Despite its success, Pilkington's Lancastrian Pottery struggled in the years following World War I, and it eventually ceased production in 1938. less...