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Thomas Forester and Sons Ltd (England) ceramics

Thomas Forester and Sons Ltd was a pottery manufacturer based in Longton, Staffordshire, England. The company was founded in 1877 by Thomas Forester, a skilled potter who had previously worked for other pottery companies in the area. Forester started his own business with the aim of producing high-quality majolica ware.

Majolica is a type of pottery that is decorated with colorful glazes. It was very popular in the Victorian era, and Forester's majolica ware was quickly in high demand. The company's products were sold all over the world, and they were known for their intricate designs and vibrant colors.

In 1879, Forester built a new pottery factory in Longton, which he called the Phoenix Works. The new factory was much larger than the company's previous premises, and it allowed Forester to increase his production capacity. The company continued to grow and prosper throughout the late 19th more... and early 20th centuries.

In addition to majolica ware, Thomas Forester and Sons Ltd also produced a wide range of other ceramic products, including earthenware, china, and stoneware. The company's products were known for their high quality and craftsmanship. Thomas Forester and Sons Ltd was also one of the first pottery companies in England to produce Art Deco ceramics.

The company was incorporated as a limited company in 1891, and it was renamed Thomas Forester and Sons Ltd in 1900. At its peak, the company employed over 700 people and had showrooms in London, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna.

In the mid-20th century, the pottery industry in Staffordshire began to decline. This was due to a number of factors, including foreign competition and the rising cost of labour. Thomas Forester and Sons Ltd was one of the many pottery companies in the area that was forced to close. The company closed its doors in 1959 after 80 years of production.

Despite its relatively short lifespan, Thomas Forester and Sons Ltd produced some of the most beautiful and sought-after ceramics of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. less...

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Art Nouveau Thomas Forester phoenix ware vase decorated with a…
Art Nouveau Phoenix Ware Vase with Maiden and Floral Decor

Art Nouveau Thomas Forester phoenix ware vase decorated with a raised Maiden on one side, and flowers to the other side, with gilt highlights, height 14.57 in.

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19th century Majolica glaze cheese dome on tray unmarked in the…
Majolica Cheese Dome on Tray in Forester Style

19th century Majolica glaze cheese dome on tray unmarked in the style of Thomas Forester 9.25 in. dome diameter

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Antique large Thomas Forester 'Veloutino' vase hand painted…
Hand-Painted Blossom Vase by Thomas Forester (1890s)

Antique large Thomas Forester 'Veloutino' vase hand painted blossom decoration, marked to base, circa 1890s, (height 18.50 in. approx).

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A pair of Thomas Forester & Sons 'Phoenix Ware ' Pottery vases,…
Art Deco Phoenix Ware Pottery Vases

A pair of Thomas Forester & Sons 'Phoenix Ware ' Pottery vases, 1925 period mark, Seville pattern, bold Art Deco twin handled amphorae deeply incised and hand painted with striking architectural floral motifs and curved bands in teal, green, cobalt, tan an

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A large Thomas Forester & Sons 'Phoenix Ware Pottery bowl, 1925…
Art Deco Phoenix Ware Pottery Bowl, Seville Pattern

A large Thomas Forester & Sons 'Phoenix Ware Pottery bowl, 1925 period mark, Seville pattern, a flaring shaped Art Deco footed bowl deeply incised, hand painted and sponged with striking architectural floral motifs and curved bands in teal, green, cobalt,

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A Thomas Forester 'Trogan Peacock' vase, similar to above. No…
Thomas Forester Peacock Vase, 37cm Height

A Thomas Forester 'Trogan Peacock' vase, similar to above. No handles. Height 14.57 in.

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Thomas Forester, tall 'Trogon Peacock' vase, tubeline…
Tall Trogon Peacock Vase with Tubeline Decoration

Thomas Forester, tall 'Trogon Peacock' vase, tubeline decoration with a peacock before a rising sun in colours on black ground with gilt highlights. Tubeline signature for R. Dean, the base unmarked. Height 16.93 in.

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Thomas Forester Majolica 'Numidian crane' garden seat on a…
Majolica Garden Seat with Numidian Crane Design

Thomas Forester Majolica 'Numidian crane' garden seat on a cobalt blue ground, each side modelled with two pink cranes amongst reeded grass, unmarked. Height 20.87 in.

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Early Thomas Forester & Sons vase, with gilt decoration, 33 cm…
Gilt-decorated Thomas Forester & Sons vase, 33 cm

Early Thomas Forester & Sons vase, with gilt decoration, 12.99 in. high approx

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A Thomas Forester & Sons Phoenix Ware vase, urn form, decorated…
Phoenix Ware Farm Worker Vase

A Thomas Forester & Sons Phoenix Ware vase, urn form, decorated with a farm worker on a black and gold ground, loop handle to each shoulder. Height 12.20 in.

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