Shapes and patterns were developed for the high-end market using rich glazes and gilding. Embossed floral ware was introduced in the 1920s, and the 1930s witnessed production of advertising novelties. There was a purposeful drive to include aspects of nature within the Carlton Ware range of ceramic designs and patterns.
POTTERIES
Carlton Works Art Deco Pottery
In 1890 H.T. Robinson and J.F. Wiltshaw teamed up to trade out of the Carlton Works, Stoke-on-Trent, England. Turnover was huge and varied with production of lustre ware, enamelled decorated china tableware and novelty items being most notable.
H.T. Robinson left the partnership in around 1910 and the company continued to thrive until the late 1960s when it was taken over by Arthur Wood and Son.
Agents
Wiltshaw & Robinson Ltd., Carlton Works, Stoke-on-Trent
The following Carlton Works agents were representing the Carlton pottery in 1939 according to a half page 'Carlton Ware' advert at the bottom of page 38 of The Pottery Gazette and Glass Trade Review Directory and Diary, 1939.
Australia:
Messrs. F. R. Barlow & Sons (Pty.) Ltd., Commerce House, 328 Flinders Street, Melbourne, C.1.
Belgium:
Messrs. Ernest Frissen et Fils, 4/6 Rue D’Anderlecht, Brussels.
Canada:
Messrs. Oakley Jackson & Farewell Ltd., No 2 Leader Lane (at 32 Wellington Street, E.) Toronto, 2.
Holland:
Mr. F. J. C. Veerman, Prinsengracht 475, Amsterdam.
London:
Mr. S. Prior, 9 Charterhouse Street, E.C.1.
New Zealand:
Messrs. Aubrey Gualter & Co., P.O. Box No. 625, Wellington, C.1.
South Africa:
A. C. McIntosh Pty. Ltd., P. O. Box No. 3081, Johannesburg.
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