S. Fielding and Co
From Graces Guide
of Devon Pottery, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Telephone: Stoke-on-Trent 4171. Cables: "Fieldings, Stoke-on-Trent"
- 1878 Simon Fielding (d.1906) put his life savings into the Railway Works in Sutherland Street, Stoke-on-Trent. He was an authority on dogs and poultry, who came to Trentham to work for the Duke of Sutherland.
- He lent money to three potters to set up in business, but it ran into financial difficulties.
- Within a few years, the bailiffs came in and it was Simon's son Abraham, who stepped in to save the company and expand its operations.
- Abraham Fielding served an apprenticeship as a colour maker at Blythe Colour Works, Cresswell, later becoming a partner in this firm. Their productions included majolica argenta.
- 1912 The Railway Works was renamed The Devon Pottery and Fieldin developed the famous 'Crown Devon' name.
- 1929 Listed Exhibitor. Manufacturers of Earthenware in decorated useful and Ornamental Articles including Breakfast, Tea, Dinner, Dessert, Coffee and Early Morning Sets. (Stand No. F.9)
- 1982 The Pottery closed.
Sources of Information
- [1] The Potteries Website
- 1929 British Industries Fair Page 60