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Maling Pottery

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description Maling Pottery Overview

Maling Pottery was a ceramics manufacturer based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, with roots reaching back to the early nineteenth century and production continuing into the twentieth century. It made domestic earthenware decorated with transfer prints, lustre finishes, and other surface treatments. Maling is relevant to collectors of northeast English pottery because its wares document regional industrial production, changing household styles, and the use of printed decoration in mass-market ceramics.

help Maling Pottery FAQ

Where and when was Maling Pottery founded?

The Maling family established a pottery near Sunderland in 1762 and moved production to Newcastle upon Tyne in 1817. Maling pottery continued in production until 1963.

What decoration is Maling Pottery known for?

Maling made domestic earthenware with transfer prints, colored lustre, gilding, and later Art Deco decoration. Its pink lustre wares and elaborate floral designs are especially familiar to collectors.

What does the Cetem name mean on Maling pottery?

Cetem was a Maling trade name used in the early twentieth century. It comes from the initials of C. T. Maling and Sons.

How can I identify an older piece of Maling Pottery?

Later pieces often carry a Maling mark associated with the Newcastle works, while early local production can be harder to identify. Look at the backstamp, transfer pattern, lustre finish, and the piece's form together rather than relying on decoration alone.

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