1909006

Paragon "Six World Famous Roses" Coffee Pot #1909006

Currency:USD Category:Pottery & Glass / Pottery & China Start Price:30.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Paragon  Six World Famous Roses  Coffee Pot #1909006
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Beautiful yellow roses! Perfect condition.</em></td>
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Paragon China was introduced by the Star China Co. in 1903. Star began production at the St Gregory's Works, on Gregory Street in Longton in the last few years of the 19th century. They then moved to the Atlas Works, Sutherland Road, Longton, in March 1903. The partners initially included Herbert James Aynsley, John Gerrard Aynsley, and William Illingworth. Herbert was the eldest son of John, who had founded the well-known firm of John Aynsley & Sons. Herbert had gained a great deal of experience in the manufacture of good quality china, having been in business with his father for many years. John Aynsley retired in July 1900. <p>In 1907 Herbert Aynsley's youngest daughter married Hugh Irving, who was a sales representative for the Rubian Art Pottery Ltd in Longton. Irving subsequently joined his father-in-law as a partner in the Star China Company when Illingworth retired in 1910. <p>Such was the popularity of Paragon China that in 1919 the Star company decided to change its name and in 1920 became The Paragon China Company. Hugh Irving, who had been in active control of the business for many years, became sole proprietor in September 1927, when the partnership was dissolved and Herbert Aynsley retired. In 1930, the company became known as Paragon China Limited. <p>Irving was a very astute businessman who made the most of every opportunity afforded him. He introduced modern methods of publicity, such as window display competitions for retailers, in an effort to better market ...
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<tr><td>Title:Paragon "Six World Famous Roses" Coffee Pot</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Central NJ</td></tr>
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