James Kent Old Foley
Q: I have a collection of James Kent Old Foley china in the Chinese Rose pattern. I’m trying to figure out how old the pieces are but I’m confused by the different marks. Can you tell me when these marks were used?
A: James Kent (Ltd.), Old Foley Pottery was established at Longton, Staffordshire, England in 1897 and was in business until c.1989. The name is now being used by another company in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. The clues we found indicate that “Ltd.” was added to the company name in the mark in 1913. The words “Old Foley Pottery” were used after 1955 (first mark). The first and third marks shown here were used after 1955. The second mark was probably used between 1913 and 1918. The third mark with the word “Ltd.” was probably used from 1950 to present. Chinese Rose pattern was made c.1897-1989.
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Can anyone forward me the response to this question? As mine would be exactly the same.
My grandmother’s sister bought her a pitcher & bowl set on a visit to England over 40 – 50 years ago (guess) and it has a blue bird & flower pattern (possibly oriental) on the bottom is “Old Foley James Kent Ltd Staffordshire England” and no other marks. it has the small age cracks not seen in newer pottery so I’m assuming its pre-50’s. Anything on this item would be greatly appreciated. There is no design mark just what is written above.