Coalport

/ ˈkəʊlˌpɔːt /

noun

antiques a white translucent bone china having richly coloured moulded patterns, made in the 19th century at Coalport near Shrewsbury

The neighbourhood of the Severn, as far as Coalport, has fallen off in beauty as it has increased in wealth.

The “worm sprig” and the “Tournay sprig” were much made at Coalport.

The Coalport factory china mark at the present day has the date 1750, proudly going back to these early days.

The factory is still in operation at Coalport, where fine porcelain is produced.

About 1820 the Swansea works were purchased by Mr. Rose, and all was concentrated at Coalport.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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