British Teapot, 1862-1869 In Staffordshire With

This British teapot, between 1862-1869 in Staffordshire, is a beautiful old and uncommon teapot in the "Etruscan Vases" pattern.

it has an artist's handpainted red overglaze tally or pattern mark of "6081 N" in deep red. These would be factory marks from the artist or manufactory.

Staffordshire Pottery History: Liddle Elliot 1807–1869 is first seen, at age 35-47, working at T.J. & J. Mayer Potters in Burslem from 1843-1855. This was the 3 brother Staffordshire family firm of Thomas, John and Joshua Mayer. They were early manufacturers of China, Earthenware, Parian Ware and Blue & White transfer printed ware. They were located at the Furlong Works and Dale Hall Works in Longport, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. As a fine and quality operation, they were chosen to exhibit at the British Exhibitions of 1851, 1853 and 1855, and there won exhibition medals. Their pottery firm was previously owned by the famous Joseph Stubbs Pottery, who was in business from 1822-1835.

From 1855-1858, the firm became known as "Mayer Bros & Elliot", with Liddle Elliott as a partner with the brothers. Their initials were used for identification, such as the early M & E mark or Mayer & Elliot, from 1858-1861. In 1862 to 1869, for seven years the firm became known as "Liddle Elliot & Son". This piece was made during that short 7 year time span. The firm later became "Bates, Elliot & Co." from 1870-75, to "Bates, Walker & Co.", to "Bates, Gildea & Walker", to "Gildea & Walker" during the 1880's. "Keeling & Co." stepped in and ran the firm from 1886 to 1936, thus the exhibiting the confusing but compelling genealogy of Staffordshire pottery company history.