Rare Antique 1885-1891 Waine & Bates, Longton Fine Porcelain Tea Plate Rd No 51238 Porcelain & Ceramics By 2008 the company had

By 2008 the company had closed permanently

Length: 26

Sheffield before the firm added Ltd to their name

Although well-used with age related surface scratches the dish is in very good condition with no other visible damages and as mentioned comes without a lid

During the early 1900’s he was also in partnership with the Crown Potteries Company as well as the Derby Pottery Company but ended the partnership in 1916

Rare Antique 1885-1891 Waine & Bates, Longton Fine Porcelain Tea Plate Rd No 51238 Porcelain & Ceramics By 2008 the company hadCharles Waine & Thomas Bates established the china manufacturer W&B in Longton in 1885. In 1891 Thomas Bates left the partnership and the business was continued by Charles Waine as CW until 1913 when Ltd was added. In 1920 Charles Waine began to only use the trade name English China but the firm closed shortly thereafter. This item is a fine porcelain tea plate manufactured by Charles Waine & Thomas Bates, Longton, between 1885 1891, when the firm