Etruria Pottery1871-1892
“It is due Messrs. Ott & Brewer to say that they have done more to elevate…
“It is due Messrs. Ott & Brewer to say that they have done more to elevate…
“The Mercer Pottery was built in the year 1868. It is one of the finest and…
“In the year 1875, Mr. James Moses (formerly secretary and treasurer of the Glasgow Pottery Company)…
“The name of the Glasgow Pottery is widely known throughout this country in connection with the…
“In 1867, Mr. C.S. Cook became the sole proprietor and continued the business up to August,…
“William Young was the first potter to attempt the manufacture of porcelain in Trenton.” — Denker,…
The pottery began operating in 1857 as “William Young & Co.”, and in 1858 as “William…
“In March, 1860, Millington and Astbury sold their interest in the pottery to the Youngs and…
“The rapid growth of the Willets’ Manufacturing Company’s works is probably the best indication of the…
“The International Pottery Company’s works is another large establishment founded on the modest beginning of the…
“In the spring of 1863, Mr. Charles Coxon built two kilns on the present site, which…
“In July 1869, about six years after he had started the enterprise which met with such…
“The pottery started on June 1, 1864 with production commencing about 1866. The company was operated…
The pottery was operated by James E. Norris. Area of approximately 440′ x 550′ on the…
“This company was incorporated July 26, 1881, with C.H. Cook, president, and D.S. Hancock, secretary and…
“Samuel E. Thropp and J. Hart Brewer were co-owners of the Fell & Thropp Company c.1889-1892.…