Volume 1, No. 3, December 2020
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In addition to editing White Ironstone Notes, the WICA newsletter, for the first 21 volumes, Ernie and Bev Dieringer often created interesting holiday cards using their white ironstone collection. The “Stormy Winter Afternoon” scene of this card features a Fig/Union Shape (Davenport, c. 1856) child’s tea set and an unmarked cake stand displayed on one of Bev’s handwoven afghans and adorned with a lighted gingerbread house made by their daughter, Eva. They created this card in 2001 and we are happy to share it with you again in 2020! Provided by Jim and Mara Kerr.
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Coming in February to White Ironstone Notes
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William Adams (and Sons) - 1840s to 1970s by Stephanie Lowery and Adele Armbruster. This interesting article reviews in chronological order the body styles produced and marks used by several generations of this firm.
Click here to send photos of the Adams items in your collection as well as photos of their marks by January 8, 2021.
Dorothy Riley submitted photos of this stunning, circa 1840s Gothic Shape well and tree platter. What Adams items do you have, regardless of age?
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The Connection:
James Edwards to Massey & Caldwells
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Photos of this wonderful Gothic cake stand and its mark were provided by Jane Diemer who asked for information regarding the Massey & Caldwells importer’s mark.
WICA members Jean-Pierre and Jacqueline Beaudry Dion researched the mark and submitted the following information which leads to the conclusion that the Massey & Caldwells mark on this James Edwards Gothic cake stand dates to 1850 or 1851.
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The English Firm of James Edwards.
The firm operated as such between 1842 and 1851 when James Edwards took on his son, Richard, as a full partner and the name of the firm changed to James Edwards & Son. The revised name was used at the 1851 Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, London, England. References: (1) Elizabeth Collard’s Potters’ View of Canada, note 16, page 185, (2) Godden’s Guide to Ironstone Stone & Granite Wares, page 237. (3) website: james-edwards.info by Sue Mussell, and (4) website: thepotteries.org which provides local history of Stoke-on-Trent, England.
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Brief History of Massey & Caldwells, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
In 1846 George Massey was an importer of ironstone china and glassware, and his business was located at No. 9 Market Street. In November 1849, William Caldwell was a bookkeeper for the merchant James Dalzell. His brother, John Caldwell, Jr., was a bookkeeper for George Massey.
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The partnership of George R. Massey with William A. Caldwell and John Caldwell, Jr., began in 1850 and was dissolved in 1857 following the death of George Massey. Located at No. 88 Water Street, the business was known as a Boat Store and Ship Chandlery and provided supplies and equipment for ships. Research has found that Massey & Caldwells provided ironstone for at least three North American steamships: The Pittsburgh in November 1851, The Adriatic in January 1855, and The Commerce in August 1856.
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On November 18, 1851, the Pittsburgh Daily Post printed the article to the right: “The Great Steamer “Pittsburgh”. It provided an overview of this new steamship which had been built for the Cincinnati Packet Line and identified the companies which had outfitted the steamer. Note the reference to Massey & Caldwells.
Spelling of Pittsburg as Pittsbury on the Massey & Caldwells Mark
When researching common mistakes for intended letters, it was found that a common error for the letter “g” is the letter “y”. Thus, Pittsbury was probably a misspelling of Pittsburg.
The city of Pittsburgh was chartered in 1816 and on official documents, the name was spelled Pittsburg. Throughout the 19th century the name was spelled either with or without the “h”. In 1891, the United States Board on Geographic Names determined that Pittsburgh's name for federal government purposes would be Pittsburg.
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Update to Importer's Mark
McCarthey & Bayless, Louisville, KY
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Jean-Pierre and Jacqueline Beaudry Dion responded to Shelley Micali's query in our October E-News about her Plain White Ironstone Pitcher marked “Warranted, Real English Ironstone China," McCarthey & Bayless, Louisville, KY.” Her research indicated Bayless-McCarthey (sometimes spelled McCarthy) was an importing and jobber house based on Main Street in Louisville and was operating under this name from 1871 to 1901 before continuing under an incorporated name. The company used several different name variations including McCarthey & Bayless. The Dions provided the following newspaper article and advertisements.
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The Oxford Falcon, Saturday, February 25, 1871
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The Courier Journal, Louisville, Kentucky
Friday, November 24, 2876
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The Courier Journal, Louisville, Kentucky
Thursday, November 18, 1880
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New Gothic-Type Body Style
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Denise Schine provided these photos of her wonderful Gothic-type sauce tureen, which she purchased during a past WICA Convention Show & Sale. This body style is neither in the A-Z book nor WICA’s Kew file. The Royal Arms mark states “H. & G., Late Harvey, Real China Ironstone.” The stylistic characteristics of this design are circa 1840s, early 1850s.
Because the popularity of the Gothic-type body styles had diminished by the mid-1850s, this sauce tureen was probably manufactured by C. & W. K. Harvey prior to the firm’s acquisition in 1853 and then for a limited time afterward by Holland & Green.
Click here to send us photos of this sauce tureen or an item in this body style marked only by the C. W. & K. Harvey firm and include a photo of the mark.
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Note: When a mark identifies “Late” followed by a potter’s name such as in “H & G Late Harvey” the first-named potter is actually the manufacturer which acquired the firm identified after the word “Late”. In this case Holland & Green (H & G) acquired the C. & W. K. Harvey firm which was in business between 1842 and 1853; Holland & Green was in business between 1853 and 1882.
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From the WICA Shoppe
All prices include shipping within the United States.
Questions? Click Here to Contact David and Karen Klein
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White Ironstone China Plate Identifica-tion Guide 1840-1890 by Ernie and Bev Dieringer and published by Schiffer Publishing in 2001. An important comprehensive and easy-to-use reference for collectors of English white ironstone, this softcover book contains 327 color photographs and 252 drawings of plates and rims, potter's marks, and registry marks.
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White Ironstone: A Collector's Guide by Jean Wetherbee. This 2005 spiral bound book is a reprint of Jean's last book published in 1996 by Antique Trader Books. It traces the history of ironstone manufacture and reveals the story of the large North American ceramics trade. Emphasis is on the gleaming white earthenware shapes produced during the middle and late nineteenth century by Staffordshire potters.
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A-Z Book + Collector's Guide: $75 (Save $10)
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White Ironstone, A Survey of Its Many Forms by Dawn Stoltzfus and Jeffrey B. Snyder and published by Schiffer Publishing in 1997 . This softcover book is ideal for the collector who wishes to gain a broad understanding of undecorated white ironstone, Flow Blue, Mulberry, and Copper Lustre. Over 700 color photographs will help to easily identify items.
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The Illustrated Guide of White Ironstone from A-Z, was researched, compiled, and created by Ernie and Bev Dieringer. It is a comprehensive, fully illustrated collection of 19th century white ironstone body styles manufactured as dinner, tea, and toilet set items. Purchase book only or book plus DVD.
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A-Z Book + DVD + Collector's Guide: $100 (Save $15)
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White Ironstone Teapots, An Identifica-tion Guide by Ernie and Bev Dieringer.
Photos, descriptions, and marks of over 280 19th century teapot body styles produced by more than 115 potters are featured in this spiral-bound book. Publisher: White Ironstone China Association, Inc., 2002.
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White Ironstone Pitchers, An Identifica-tion Guide by Ernie and Bev Dieringer.
Packaged in a three-ring binder are descriptions, photos, and marks of tableware and toiletware pitchers in over 300 white ironstone body styles produced by more than 130 English potters in the 19th century. Publisher: White Ironstone China Association, Inc., 2003.
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White Ironstone Tureens, An Identifica-tion Guide by Ernie and Bev Dieringer. Photos, descriptions, and marks of over 140 19th century English soup, stew, and sauce tureen body styles are featured in this three-ring binder containing 28 pages. Publisher: White Ironstone China Association, Inc., 2004.
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White Ironstone Pitchers Book II, An Identifica-tion Guide by Ernie and Bev Dieringer.
High relief, syrup, utilitarian, and child-size pitchers of the 19th century are the subject of this book, packaged in a three-ring binder. Over 315 body styles by more than 110 potters are identified with photos, descriptions, and marks. Publisher: White Ironstone China Association, Inc., 2007.
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Save the Dates: June 9-11, 2022
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The next White Ironstone China Association Convention will be
at the
Wyndham Garden York
2000 Loucks Road
York, Pennsylvania
See You There!
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For Sale
LIDS
- Laurel Wreath vegetable tureen lids. Two sizes: 7 1/2" inner and 8 1/2" inner. $15 each + postage
- Berlin Swirl vegetable tureen lid, 8 1/4" inner. $15 + postage
- Trent Shape soup tureen lid, 9" inner. $25 includes postage
- Morning Glory teapot lid, as is with re-attached finial. Free + postage
- Athenia Shape oval soap box lid, J. T. Close and Co. $15 + postage
- 1851 Octagon round soup tureen or toddy bowl lid. $50 includes postage
- Sydenham Shape basin for ewer. $125 includes postage.
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For Sale
White Ironstone LIDS
$15 each plus postage.
Measurements are to outside of rims.
- Sydenham Shape soap dish lid, 8 sided, crazed, 4-3/8” x 5-1/2”
- Victory/Dolphin sugar lid, flake/chip on inner rim, 2-3/4” x 3-3/8”
- Paneled Grape sugar lid, 3-1/2” diameter.
- Corn and Oats sugar lid, 3-1/4” diameter
- Ceres Shape with Rope sauce tureen lid, 5” x 6-1/2”
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For Sale - Proceeds Go to WICA
Flour sack towels in 100% cotton. Choice of four hand screen marks as shown on photos of actual towels below. Pankhurst and J&G Meakin towels are white. Elsmore & Forster and J.F. towels are cream color.
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$15 Each or Two for $25
Shipping Included
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For Sale
Variety of items available.
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Wanted
- Soup Tureen Underplates: Athens Shape, New York Shape, St. Louis Shape
- Lily of the Valley syrup pitcher
- Tuscan sugar bowl
- James Edwards Rose basket
- Embossed mugs by any manufacturer in any body style
- Compotes by any manufacturer in any body style
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Wanted
Cochran’s Ring and Arched Wheat
by Robert Cochran
Any Items
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- Davenport Scalloped Decagon sauce tureen lid
- T&R Boote 1851 Octagon child's sugar bowl lid
- T&R Boote Sydenham Shape chamber pot lid (adult size)
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Wanted
- Teapot Lids: Washington Shape, Corn & Oats, Nile, and Hidden Motif
- Sugar Bowl Lids: Dover Shape, Sydenham Shape, and Ivy Wreath
- Brush Vase Underplate: Memnon Shape
- Chamber Pot Lids: Grand Loop and Boote's 1851 Octagon
- Soap Dish Base: Potomac Shape
- Soup Tureen Underplates: Vintage Shape and Oval President
- Soup Tureen Lids: 1851 Octagon - 7 3/4" and Sydenham Oval
- Hot Beverage Lid: Full Panel Gothic
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Wanted
- Adriatic Shape oval soup tureen lid and underplate
- Adriatic Shape round soup tureen lid and underplate
- Atlantic Shape vegetable tureen lid
- Baltic Shape teapot lid
- Budded Vine brush vase
- Vintage Shape hot toddy lid
- Forget-Me-Not soup tureen underplate
- Forget-Me-Not brush vase underplate
- St. Louis Shape brush tray lid
- Potomac Shape hot beverage jug lid
- Sharon Arch brush vase
- Bordered Fuchsia teapot lid
- Meadow Bouquet sugar bowl lid
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Wanted
- Laurel Wreath decorated with George Washington
- Laurel Wreath sugar bowl lid
- Full Ribbed Creamer
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- John Meir and Sons Ivy Wreath basin, creamer, dinner plates, coffee cups and saucers
- W. Baker and Co. Potomac Shape sauce tureen
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- Adele Armbruster, Editor
- Jeneen Berry
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- Jim Kerr, Associate Editor
- Stephanie Lowery
- Suzanne Nielsen
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