Colclough China Ltd was formed in 1937 and operated their works at Longton, Stock-On-Trent. Acquired by Ridgway Potteries in the 1950's and later, in the 1960's the company became part of the Allied English Potteries group, with the latter finally becoming part of the Royal Doulton group in the 1970's
Like so many other businesses, the chinaware market was very competitive and many potteries either "disappeared" or merged together, strength in numbers.
COLCLOUGH (LONGTON) - Saucer ONLY
Trade name: Colclough
Fine bone china
Translucent china, meaning that when held to the light, you can see the shadow of your fingers through the chinaware
Transferware
Underside of the saucer is a bright White, however the topside has a very pale Blue "wash" used as the background.
Pattern (name unknown) comprises two sprays of Purple flowers with foliage. These look very similar to Aster's
Hand gold gilding applied to the scalloped rim
DIMENSIONS:
140mm diameter
BACKSTAMP DETAILS:
Black & Pink printed backstamp design strongly suggests this saucer was produced in the period late 1960's ~ 1970's
(All text below is within an oval shape which has no border, crown etc)
BONE CHINA
A0
Colclough
MADE IN ENGLAND
There is no Gold gilder's marks
COSMETIC CONDITION:
CLEAN
NO cracks
NO fleabites
NO discolouration
NO crazing
The heavy Gold gilding is in very good condition with no signs of handling or washing wear
