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In the News (Thu 24 Dec 09)

  
  Coalport Porcelain Works
The early, pre-1820 Coalport wares have proved to be of a type of hard-paste porcelain.
Coalport China (John Rose and Co.) Ltd. Coalport, Shropshire, and from 1926 in the Staffordshire Potteries.
The Coalport factory was established in Shropshire by John Rose in the 1790's.
www.thepotteries.org /mark/c/coalport.html   (276 words)

  
 Paul Smith China - independent retailer of fine china and giftware   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Coalport has a long and illustrious pedigree stretching back to 1750 when the pottery was established on the banks of the River Severn.
Today Coalport is renowned for producing figurines which are hand decorated.
Paul Smith China stocks a large range of Coalport figures together with a selection of Coalport's characterware ranges.
www.paulsmithchina.btinternet.co.uk /coalport.htm   (105 words)

  
 Richard Gardner Antiques: Coalport
The site of Coalport on the Northern bank of the Severn was at the heart of industrial East Shropshire that was notable for its deposits of alluvial clay for use in the manufacture of porcelain and coal to fire the Kilns.
Coalport were innovative in their design and style in useful and domestic items as well as decorative pieces including, inkstands, scent bottles and letter racks painted and gilded exquisitely.
Coalport was amongst the many porcelain manufactures to rise to the occasion.
www.richardgardnerantiques.co.uk /pages/sections/section239.html   (448 words)

  
 Coalport Coddlers
Attached is a brochure scan, from Coalport, with some coddler recipes and patterns.
Coalport coddlers are known in two sizes: single and double.
Coalport made a plain white egg coddler that we have yet to verify.
www.egg-coddlers.com /Coalport   (429 words)

  
 Coalport
The Coalport factory was founded in 1795 by John Rose at Colebrookdale in Shropshire, England and some early works are sometimes stamped 'Colebrookdale Porcelain'.
By the 1830s, Coalport was one of the leading potteries of England and has remained a household name ever since.
Coalport figurines have become increasingly popular due to their beauty, elegance, and fine detail.
www.worldcollectorsnet.com /coalport/index.html   (182 words)

  
 Ironbridge Gorge Museum - History
The canal made Coalport an important transport hub in the local area, new industries were established in the former riverside meadows, and housing soon followed.
The new settlement came to be called ‘Coalport’ after the coal that was transferred from canal to river vessels at this junction.
Unfortunately this revival was not enough to enable the Coalport factory to withstand the general depression in the pottery industry which followed the First World War.
www.ironbridge.org.uk /our_attractions/coalport_china_museum/history   (1119 words)

  
 "Coalport Factory Fact File"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The name COALPORT and the date of AD1750 had been used on occasions before Bruffs takeover and he was, in effect, just continuing a previous error as there is no possible way that the company could have been in existance from that date.
Peter Bruff's son Charles visits the factory for the first time and is disturbed at the general lack of flair and the apparent irregularities in the accounts and payment of staff.
Many potteries combined their efforts to reduce costs and improve distribution for example but Coalport was left very much out on its own because of their isolated geographical position.
www.abcir.org /coalportfff.shtml   (1387 words)

  
 Coalport from Small Island Trader China Shop
Coalport figurines have been admired and collected for more than a century.
Coalport has an unrivalled reputation for quality and attention to detail.
From birthdays to weddings and anniversaries, There is no occasion that isn't covered by one of Coalport's special occasion figures, which come in both Ladies of Fashion and Debutante sizes.
www.smallislandtrader.com /coalport/coal_display1.htm   (336 words)

  
 Coalport, Pennsylvania PA, borough profile (Clearfield County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Coalport is a borough in Clearfield County, in the DuBois metro area.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Coalport was $16,232, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Coalport, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $218.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=275525   (434 words)

  
 Coalport & Blists Hill
Coalport was really the vision of an iron master called William Reynolds in the late 1700's who saw the area as a hub for the iron industry and built warehouses, factories and accommodations for his workers.
On the Coalport side of the bridge is the Tar Tunnel, operated by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.
The former Coalport china works has now been converted into an exhibition area to display the National Collections of Caughley and Coalport china.
www.ironbridgeguide.info /ironbridge_tour/tour_17.shtml   (508 words)

  
 Coalport Discontinued China Gallery
Coalport established it's reputation as a producer of high quality and flamboyantly decorated ornaments and tableware in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The group was divided in 1958 when Coalport and George Jones was purchased by E. Brain and Company.
The objective of this gallery is to display photographs of the many discontinued designs from the Coalport works.
www.chinadetectives.com /coalport_china.htm   (291 words)

  
 Coalport, When We Were Young
This earthenware brooch is one of six produced by Coalport between . This one is titled Paddington Skiier and shows him standing in his blue coat and fl hat holding a pair of Skis in one arm and sticks in the other.
This earthenware brooch is one of six produced by Coalport between . This one is titled Paddington Tennis Player and shows him standing in his blue jacket and fl hat holding a Tennis ball in one hand and a raquet in the other.
This bone china plate is from the first Paddington series which was produced by Coalport between 1976 and 1982. The centre image shows Paddington dressed in his fl hat and Blue duffel coat pushing a shopping basket and the rim is decorated with Paddington's footprints.
www.whenwewereyoung.co.uk /acatalog/Home_Coalport_46.html   (130 words)

  
 Coalport
Coalport China - Wall Display Furniture for Coalport China: A range of top quality wall display furniture made in solid oak and mahogany specially designed to display your Coalport China.
If you wish to display a single Coalport China piece or a larger collection, there is a design to meet your needs.
Coalport China has an enviable record for quality worldwide, and we pride ourselves on producing furniture which is entirely complimentary to this fine china.
www.greatchinaonthewall.co.uk /coalport_china.htm   (141 words)

  
 Coalport.html
Yet, the historic property map collection at the very sturdy and dry State Archives provided a correlation between the location of where the unusual box was found and a dry goods business owned by one Chein Wu Jen from 1858 to 1872 (when it was declared abandoned and put up for sale).
Coalport was situated on the floodplain on the south bank of the Des Moines River near an exposed bed of coal.
But during the boom years of the Civil War, Coalport became a bustling, compact river port, with extensive docks and warehouses and a population of nearly 30,000 people.
www.yawp.com /3rd-i/vol3/vol3No9/Coalport.html   (1569 words)

  
 Welcome to Coalport Station
Up until 1968 Coalport Station was served by the line running from Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth, now home to the Severn Valley Steam Railway.
This lovely spot is nestled in the dip of the historic Gorge, only yards from the river itself surrounded by trees and away from any bustle.
Coalport Station platform and the Mk1 self catering carriage.
www.coalportstation.com   (332 words)

  
 Coalport
Dating back to the founding of Coalport in 1750 the company has consistently maintained the highest quality in all its products.
One of its most well known features are the hand made and hand painted floral clusters, a skill which dates back to the early 1800s.
Coalport’s giftware over the years has been very varied with a superb quality of fine bone china and using traditional hand skills.
www.marg.co.uk /Cat/groups_old.asp?man=16   (136 words)

  
 Coalport Porcelain Works
Coalport Porcelain Works (John Rose and Co), founded in c1795 (1799?).
Coalport changed hands in 1958 when it was acquired by E. Brain and Co of the Foley Works.
Coalport became part of the Wedgwood Group - 1985 moved to the Minerva Works in Park Street, Fenton.
www.thepotteries.org /allpotters/283.htm   (186 words)

  
 Direct Ceramics Limited a new home for Coalport Snowman
Coalport Characters have, now produced the final three Snowman figuresto be issued in the general range.
Seven wonderful figures have been announced by Coalport Characters as the famous residents of the town of Springfield have been transferred to three dimensional characters.
Many of its finest products are made by Coalport® but it wishes to make clear that it operates independently from Coalport ®.
www.coalport-snowman.co.uk   (1191 words)

  
 Local Maps with Coalport Station
However driving to Coalport is well served by main roads so getting here is not slow.
Coalport Station is just south of where the cycle route crosses the river.
Coalport Station is just south of Coalport Bridge, shown in the bottom right corner of the map.
www.coalportstation.com /local_maps.htm   (69 words)

  
 Coalport 1795-1926   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
This new study of the Coalport factory and its porcelains provides the most comprehensive view yet published of John Rose and Company throughout the various periods of its eventful history.
The history of the Company is supported by a careful consideration of the porcelains themselves, drawing upon the evidence of the surviving pattern books and extensive source material, both published and original.
Almost four hundred fl and white illustrations and forty-five colour plates have been chosen to assist in a further understanding of the styles and shapes used at Coalport and the photographs (mainly profiles) have been taken from angles which will aid the identification of Coalport porcelains.
www.thebestthings.com /books/coalport.htm   (133 words)

  
 Spiderweb Ltd COALPORT
Coalport's tradition of exquisite figurines dates back two centuries to a time when figures were incorporated in ornate Coalbrookdale floral centrepieces.
We may have ‘christened’ each figurine in this lovely new collection, but, irrespective of their names, they can be enjoyed every day for a lifetime and longer. Lovers of Coalport figurines acknowledge their beauty; those who have received one as a gift are sure to be tempted to join the legions of dedicated collectors.
Coalport’s Egyptian Collection reflects a small part of that culture with four wonderful figurines. Objects of beauty and fascination in their own right, they also offer an insight into ancient history.
www.spiderweb.ltd.uk /acatalog/Coalport.html   (1017 words)

  
 Youth Hostel, Coalport - General - YHA
Coalport offers easy access to museums, cinemas, stunning countryside and historic towns.
Housed in the oldest surviving building of the famous Coalport China Works, we offer comfortable accommodation and excellent home-cooked foods in this historic and beautiful location.
Coalport is one of 2 hostels in the Gorge.
www.yha.org.uk /find-accommodation/heart-of-england/hostels/coalport/index.aspx   (125 words)

  
 COALPORT: Ming Rose (Photos, descriptions and prices)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Coalport has long been recognized to be one of the premiere makers of fine china Dinnerware and decorative Collectible items.
Coalport has produced this pattern with several variations over the years.
Ming Rose was introduced by Coalport in 1970 and ended production in 1993.
parcels-of-time.com /co-mingrose.html   (142 words)

  
 COALPORT BONE CHINA: Photos, descriptions and prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Coalport has long been recognized to be one of the premiere makers of fine china dinnerware and decorative porcelain items.
The dinnerware items can be found on the Coalport Dinnerware page.
There is a Coalport mark on the underside.
parcels-of-time.com /Coalport.html   (100 words)

  
 Coalport Hostels: Book a cheap hostel in Coalport, England with no booking fees!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Below is a selection of hostels in Coalport.
You can search for availability above, choose individually from the full list below, or use the map icon on the left to see where these hostels are.
Coalport is one of over 2000 destinations worldwide available on HostelBookers.
www.hostelbookers.com /hostels/england/coalport   (121 words)

  
 Coalport Figurines
Coalport joined the Wedgwood group in 1967 and since the appointment of a team of talented modellers in the early 70s, the collection has gone from strength to strength.
The original factory at Coalport can still be visited today.
Taken over by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum trust in 1976, it became the first winner of the European Museum of the Year Award.
www.atullett.co.uk /trolleyed/7/index.htm   (326 words)

  
 Vintage Blue & White Coalport Tea Cup And Saucer - 3381 Dolphins & Urns - RL1233
This is an exceptional teacup and saucer made by Coalport.
The cup and the saucer are stamped with a crown and England Coalport AD 1780 with the pattern number 3381.
The saucer is also impressed with 24F20 which we believe indicates the set was made in 1920.
www.rubylane.com /shops/tannerycreek/item/RL1233   (233 words)

  
 Antique English Victorian Coalport 3   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
A 4 piece, porcelain, Coalport tea set in a floral pattern with heavy gold trim.
These pieces have the Coalport three shell handles, which identify this as Coalport.
It is believed that only Coalport made three shell handles.
www.tudorhouse.com /coalport3.htm   (58 words)

  
 Lovely Demitasse Cup & Saucer COALPORT Blue Calico - 4750
There is worn gilding around the rim of the cup and the saucer.
The saucer is marked Coalport A.D. The saucer measures 4 1/2" in diameter.
The cup measures 2" in diameter and 2 3/8" tall.
www.rubylane.com /shops/tomjudy/item/4750   (115 words)

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