description Crown Devon (Fieldings) Overview
Crown Devon was a trade name used by the English ceramics manufacturer S. Fielding & Co. of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The company produced earthenware, tableware, ornamental ceramics, and art pottery in numerous shapes and decorative styles, including pieces with rich lustre effects.
Crown Devon wares are collected for their patterns, molded forms, backstamps, and connection to the Staffordshire pottery industry.
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What does Crown Devon refer to?
Crown Devon was a trade name used by S. Fielding & Co., a ceramics manufacturer in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The factory made earthenware, tableware, ornaments, and art pottery.
What types of objects did Crown Devon produce?
Its output included domestic tableware, vases, ornamental ceramics, and pieces with painted or printed decoration. Some examples also have rich lustre finishes.
How can I identify Crown Devon pottery?
Start by checking the base for a Crown Devon or Fielding mark, then compare the shape and decoration with known factory patterns. The mark alone is not enough for dating because the company used different marks across its production history.
What is distinctive about Crown Devon decoration?
Crown Devon pieces can show colorful transfer prints, hand-painted patterns, and lustrous metallic surfaces. The wide range of styles means that form, glaze, decoration, and backstamp should all be considered together.
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