Set of Four Vintage (1940s) English Washington Pottery Ironstone Plates (7”/18cm, 250g Each).

Wonderful old highly collectible gold gilded plates which would not look out of place in a modern contemporary environment. Excellent condition as shown in 12 sets of photographs attached. Please  browse all 12 photographs for size, weight & condition as they are self explanatory.

Please note: I also have an additional bowl and plate set in this black colour. If interested please advise and I will send you further information should you wish to purchase those too.

Washington Pottery were manufacturers at the Washington Works, Shelton, (Hanley), Stoke-on-Trent. The business was run by the Tittensor family producing hotel and catering ware, domestic tea sets and fancy ware.

In 1963 the firm was granted a worldwide licence to manufacture memorabilia featuring the Beatles pop group, including souvenir plates, mugs, sugar and milk jugs, egg cups and cereal bowls. 

In 1970 the company became English Ironstone Pottery Ltd. 

The Swinnerton pottery company founded in 1906, acquired the Washington Pottery in 1917. Pottery under the brand name Washington Pottery was manufactured at Shelton (Hanley), Stoke-on-Trent from 1946 to 1970. above a rare cup & saucers with star design. In 1970 the company was renamed English Ironstone Pottery Ltd.