Grosvenor China was the trade name of a firm called Jackson & Gosling (Ltd) of Grosvenor Works, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. It was established in c1866 in Fenton and the Longton address dates from c1909.

The association with Copeland/Spode began in the early 1930s when Arthur Edward Hewitt, (Ted Hewitt) of Grosvenor China, was appointed as a director of Copelands. Copelands purchased Grosvenor China and the combined company was incorporated as W. T. Copeland & Sons Ltd in 1932. The Chairman was Ronald Copeland, Joint Managing Directors were Ted Hewitt and Gresham Copeland and Tom Hassall was Art Director

Records show that Jackson and Gosling closed in 1969 and the trade name was no longer used. Unfortunately the Spode Museum's archive holds very little material relating to Grosvenor China. Those interested in researching patterns may like to try contacting:

The Potteries Museum, Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DW

Phone:01782 232323

Email:museums@stoke.gov.uk

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