Climax Porcelain Company
In operation 1917-1920
Wares
Electrical porcelain (Industrial Directory 1918)
Notes
“In 1886, the Providential Tile Works at Enterprise Avenue and Cherry Street was in operation. In 1920 this became the Climax Porcelain Works, and later became the Trumbull Electrical Manufacturing Company.”
— Harney, W.J. 1929. “Trenton’s First Potteries.” Sunday Times Advertiser, July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 1929.
Selected References
Harney, W.J. 1929. “Trenton’s First Potteries.” Sunday Times Advertiser, July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 1929.
Robinson, Dorothy and Bill Feeny. 1980. The Official Price Guide to American Pottery & Porcelain. House of Collectibles, Orlando, Florida.
Quigley, M.A. and D.E. Collier. 1984. A Capital Place: The Story of Trenton. Historical Society and Windsor Publications, Inc., Woodland Hills, California.
Lehner, Lois 1988. Lehner’s Encyclopedia of U.S. Marks on Pottery, Porcelain & Clay. Collector Books, Paducah, Kentucky.
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Other Names
Climax Porcelain Company
Block and Lot:
209B/1184
Historic Street Address:
Enterprise Avenue near Cherry Street; 150 Enterprise Avenue
Municipality:
City of Trenton