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Help Identifying Victorian “Harvard” Covered Dresser Box – Rd. No. 233571 Posted by Danielle on July 15, 2026, 1:56 pm Hello everyone, I recently purchased this covered English transferware dresser/trinket box and have been trying to identify the manufacturer. Details: * Pattern: HARVARD * Backstamp includes: * TRADE MARK * Rd. No. 233571 (appears to read this, but I’m open to corrections) * ENGLAND * A wreath surrounding what appears to be “H. & Co.” (or similar—the initials are worn and difficult to decipher) * Covered square dresser/trinket box with black transfer decoration on cream earthenware. * Approximately late Victorian based on the registration number. I’ve searched extensively but have not found another example with this exact backstamp or this form in the Harvard pattern. I’m hoping someone might be able to help with one or more of the following: 1. Can anyone identify the manufacturer from this backstamp? 2. Is my reading of the registration number (233571) correct? 3. Has anyone seen the Harvard pattern before or know which pottery produced it? 4. Is this form considered uncommon? I’ve attached several photos of the box and Backstamp.

Re: Help Identifying Victorian “Harvard” Covered Dresser Box – Rd. No. 233571 Posted by Len on July 18, 2026, 10:32 pm, in reply to "Help Identifying Victorian “Harvard” Covered Dresser Box – Rd. No. 233571" Hi Danielle. Thanks for your inquiry about your Harvard covered box. We have a couple of Harvard floral patterns in our database, they don't match this but would appear to be about the same time period, late 19th century. Yes, you're reading the registry number correctly, which would date the pattern registration to 1894. No telling how long after this the pattern would have been produced. The only H & Co. maker I could find for this time period was Hammersley & Co. of Longton, Staffordshire, 1887-1932. If I find more will let you know.

Re: Help Identifying Victorian “Harvard” Covered Dresser Box – Rd. No. 233571 Posted by Danielle on July 22, 2026, 2:33 pm, in reply to "Re: Help Identifying Victorian “Harvard” Covered Dresser Box – Rd. No. 233571" Thank you so much for your expertise, Len! I was really having difficulty with this one. Much appreciated!

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