Phoenix Works was a pottery manufacturer founded in 1879 by Thomas Forester of Thomas Forester & Sons, and it was based in Longton, Staffordshire, separate from his other business Thomas Forester & Sons. Forester was a skilled potter who had previously worked for other pottery companies in the area. He started his own business with the aim of producing high-quality majolica ware.

Majolica is a type of pottery that is decorated with colourful glazes. It was very popular in the Victorian era, and Forester's majolica ware was quickly in high demand. The company's products were sold all over the world, and they were known for their intricate designs and vibrant colours.

In 1879, Forester built a new pottery factory in Longton, which he called the Phoenix Works. The new factory was much larger than the company's previous premises, and it allowed Forester to increase his production more...

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Art Nouveau Thomas Forester phoenix ware vase decorated with a…

Art Nouveau Thomas Forester phoenix ware vase decorated with a raised Maiden on one side, and flowers to the other side, with gilt highlights, height 37 cm

A Thomas Forrester & Sons phoenix ware 'Princess Argus' vase,…

Art Nouveau Phoenix Ware Vase with Peacock Decoration

A Thomas Forrester & Sons phoenix ware 'Princess Argus' vase, Art Nouveau peacock decoration with tube line and coloured decoration, gilded highlights. Moulded to the base 529 otherwise unmarked, height 24.5 cm.

Distel Dutch pottery stem vase, phoenix Ware English Art Deco…

Dutch and English Pottery and Porcelain Collection

Distel Dutch pottery stem vase, phoenix Ware English Art Deco porcelain bowl, plus a Tuscan Ware English porcelain cottage ornament, early 20th century, (3 items), the vase 17 cm high

A pair of Thomas Forester & Sons 'Phoenix Ware ' Pottery vases,…

Art Deco Phoenix Ware Pottery Vases

A pair of Thomas Forester & Sons 'Phoenix Ware ' Pottery vases, 1925 period mark, Seville pattern, bold Art Deco twin handled amphorae deeply incised and hand painted with striking architectural floral motifs and curved bands in teal, green, cobalt, tan…

Art Nouveau Phoenix ware jug with in relief peacock decoration,…

Peacock Phoenix Jug

Art Nouveau Phoenix ware jug with in relief peacock decoration, height 21 cm.

A large Thomas Forester & Sons 'Phoenix Ware Pottery bowl, 1925…

Art Deco Phoenix Ware Pottery Bowl, Seville Pattern

A large Thomas Forester & Sons 'Phoenix Ware Pottery bowl, 1925 period mark, Seville pattern, a flaring shaped Art Deco footed bowl deeply incised, hand painted and sponged with striking architectural floral motifs and curved bands in teal, green, cobalt,…

Phoenix Ware ' Captain Cuttle' ceramic vase marked to base and…

"Captain Cuttle" Ceramic Vase with Princess Mark, 23cm Height

Phoenix Ware ' Captain Cuttle' ceramic vase marked to base and ' Princess no 2, and Tf and Sons Ltd, height 23 cm.

Phoenix Ware jardinier. Cairo pattern. Fine hairlines to rim.…

Phoenix Ware Jardinier with Cairo Pattern

Phoenix Ware jardinier. Cairo pattern. Fine hairlines to rim. Height 19 cm

A phoenix Ware English tea set

Phoenix Ware Tea Set

A phoenix Ware English tea set

A Thomas Forester & Sons Phoenix Ware vase, urn form, decorated…

Phoenix Ware Farm Worker Vase

A Thomas Forester & Sons Phoenix Ware vase, urn form, decorated with a farm worker on a black and gold ground, loop handle to each shoulder. Height 31 cm