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

The 1980’s “Willen 4044” pattern designed and manufactured exclusively designed by Noritake displays a beautiful blue band along with gold trim upon the rim and a gorgeous pastel colour floral charm

The firm was established in 1801 by Mary Barker and was continued by her son William Barker in partnership with Creed under the style Barker & Creed

The item is not marked or stamped

Length: 26

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