Posted by Judy on February 28, 2009, 1:13 pm, in reply to "Re: flow blue china"
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Hi Bruce: I have a bit more info regarding your flow blue collection. Alot of info hinges on the maker marks on the bottoms of the pieces. Copeland has several different marks depending on who owned them at any particular time: you might try looking for the pattern name on the piece (and also on all the other pieces of the individual potters you listed.) Copeland mfg'd anywhere from mid 1800's to early 1900's. William Adams started manufacturing in ca 1845, and there are also too many W.Adams potters to tell you when your pieces were made. Johnson Bros were from 1891 - early 1900's and made numerous patterns. Your Vermont was probably made by Burgess & Leigh ca 1895. La Belle is American made by the Wheeling Pottery in West Virginia. Again, it helps to know what the patterns are before you can determine approximate date of manufacture. Hope this gives you an idea of the complexity of the flow blue field. If you are interested in any further info, please let me know. Our club members are truly knowledgeable and if I don't know an answer, I may be able to find another member who would know what you want to find out.
Thanks for contacting the FBICC and keep in touch! Judy
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