The Carlton Ware works were set up about 1890 by James Frederick Wiltshaw, James Alcock Robinson & William Herbert Robinson in Stoke-on-Trent, and Carlton Ware was adopted as a trade name in 1894.

About 1890 the company introduced its "Blush Ware" range, with floral designs on delicate pastel coloured backgrounds, sometimes with gilded additions.

In 1911 the partnership was dissolved and James Frederick Wiltshaw became the sole proprietor.

During the 1920s, the company became known for its Art Deco lustre wares, which command high prices today.

Many of the patterns were of imaginative geometric and stylised floral designs, more...

Before the invention of the dripolator, percolator and the expresso machine, the roasted and ground coffee beans were placed in a pot, and hot water was added, to infuse the water with the coffee. After the coffee had brewed it was ready for pouring, a similar process to that used to make tea now.

It was not until the invention of the percolator in the late 19th century, that use of the coffee pot began to decline.

From the early 18th century to the end of the 19th century, coffee pots were produced in silver, silver plate and by most more...

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A Carlton Ware polka dot 'Countess' coffee service, mid 20th…

A Carlton Ware polka dot 'Countess' coffee service, mid 20th century, body shapes 1582, comprising a coffee pot, a covered and handled sugar basin, a cream jug, and six cups and saucers, the exteriors with enameled pink polka dots on the 'Vert Royale'…

Carlton Ware 'Rouge Royale' coffee service for six, comprising…

Carlton Ware 'Rouge Royale' coffee service for six, comprising coffee pot, sugar bowl and cover, milk jug, six coffee cups and saucers, all decorated with the eponymous rich red ground. Factory marks to the base. (15)

A boxed Carlton Ware polka dots 'Countess' coffee set, mid 20th…

Carlton Ware Polka Dot Coffee Set in Fitted Case

A boxed Carlton Ware polka dots 'Countess' coffee set, mid 20th century comprising six cups and saucers, the exteriors 'Rouge Royale' with white polka dots, with gilt interiors, handles, and edges, each with impressed and printed marks underside, in…

A Carlton ware enamelled part demi-tasse coffee set Lacecap…

Carlton Ware Lacecap Hydrangea Demi-Tasse Set

A Carlton ware enamelled part demi-tasse coffee set Lacecap hydrangea pattern number 3967 ruby lustre. Comprising: coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl, six saucers and five cups

Carlton Ware polka dot coffee service, green with purple polka…

Green Polka Dot Carlton Ware Coffee Set

Carlton Ware polka dot coffee service, green with purple polka dots & gilt interior. Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney.

Carlton Ware coffee cups and saucers, Bohemian ruby glass jar,…

Antique Tableware and Decor: 15 Pieces

Carlton Ware coffee cups and saucers, Bohemian ruby glass jar, silver and brass utensils and a glass sculpture, 19th and 20th century, (15 items), the largest 16 cm high

Vintage Carlton Ware coffee set blush pink, with gilt interiors,…

Blush Pink Carlton Ware Coffee Set with Gilt Interiors

Vintage Carlton Ware coffee set blush pink, with gilt interiors, including: 6 coffee cups and saucers, coffee pot, cream jug, and sugar bowl.

Carlton Ware 6 Rouge Royale coffee cups & saucers pattern: Wild…

"Wild Duck" Carlton Ware Coffee Set

Carlton Ware 6 Rouge Royale coffee cups & saucers pattern: Wild Duck

Three piece Carlton Ware Rouge Royale coffee set pattern:…

Dragonfly and Lotus Carlton Ware Coffee Set

Three piece Carlton Ware Rouge Royale coffee set pattern: Dragonfly and Lotus, comprising a coffee pot, lidded sugar and creamer

A Carlton Ware Rouge Royale 'New Stork' pattern service, circa…

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Chinoiserie Demitasse Service

A Carlton Ware Rouge Royale 'New Stork' pattern service, circa 1951, pattern introduced 1938 and attributed to Irene Pemberton, comprising a four person demitasse setting with coffee pot, creamer, sugar, bowl, bon bon tray, and a large display jug, in…

Good Carlton Ware part coffee set fruit and berry pattern on…

Carlton Ware Fruit Coffee Set & Posy Vase

Good Carlton Ware part coffee set fruit and berry pattern on pink ground including 4 coffee cups with gilt interior, and saucers, plus 2 additional saucers, lidded sugar bowl, cream jug, coffee pot; plus a Carlton Ware posy vase.

Carlton Ware Australian design tea and coffee service, c. 1950,…

Carlton Ware Australian Tea and Coffee Service, 1950 'Windswept'

Carlton Ware Australian design tea and coffee service, c. 1950, 'Windswept' pattern, comprising a coffee pot, a teapot, two cream jugs, two sugar bowls, a butter plate and cover, seven dessert plates, six cups and saucers, retain manufacturer's printed…

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale 11 piece coffee set and fruit bowl,…

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Coffee Set and Fruit Bowl

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale 11 piece coffee set and fruit bowl, stamped 'Carlton Ware Rouge Royale', coffee pot 19 cm high

Fourteen pce Carlton Ware 'Vert Royale' coffee set, including 6…

Carlton Ware 'Vert Royale' Coffee Set - 14 Pieces

Fourteen pce Carlton Ware 'Vert Royale' coffee set, including 6 each cups (with gilt washed interiors) and saucers, a covered sugar bowl, and a coffee pot. Marked to bases.

Early Carlton Ware coffee pot, circa 1890-1920, 17 cm high

Antique Carlton Ware Coffee Pot - Circa 1890-1920

Early Carlton Ware coffee pot, circa 1890-1920, 17 cm high

Carlton Ware 'Vert Royale' coffee set for six persons…

Carlton Ware 'Vert Royale' Coffee Set for Six

Carlton Ware 'Vert Royale' coffee set for six persons comprising a lidded sugar bowl, creamer, with six cups & saucers. Condition, good, minor crazing to the bases, height of sugar bowl, 10.5 cm

Carlton Ware 'Spider's Web' coffee service comprising a coffee…

"Spider's Web" Carlton Ware Coffee Service

Carlton Ware 'Spider's Web' coffee service comprising a coffee pot, lidded sugar bowl, creamer & six coffee cups & saucers decorated with spiders web cobwebs with fruiting berries, harebells & dragonflies to a pale green lustre ground. Condition fair,…

A Carlton Ware 'Egyptian Fan' coffee service for six, 1932-1933,…

Carlton Ware Egyptian Fan Coffee Service

A Carlton Ware 'Egyptian Fan' coffee service for six, 1932-1933, pattern 3696, design attributed to Violet Elmer. The petite coffee cans jewelled and gilded with stylised arc shaped fans flanked by towers of hollyhock style flowers and other spiral and…

A vintage Carlton Ware 'Rouge Royal' coffee service, mid 20th…

Mid-Century Carlton Ware Rouge Royal Coffee Service

A vintage Carlton Ware 'Rouge Royal' coffee service, mid 20th century, the petite lobed cups with shaped handles and associated saucers of conforming design, all with a rich mottled rouge ground and gold borders, the cups gilt washed to the interior; with…

A Carlton Ware Rouge Royale part coffee set - comprising pot…

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Coffee Set

A Carlton Ware Rouge Royale part coffee set - comprising pot (no lid), sugar and creamer, four cups and six saucers

Carlton Ware new Storks yellow ground coffee service comprising…

Yellow Storks Coffee Service with 8 Pieces

Carlton Ware new Storks yellow ground coffee service comprising coffee pot, milk jug, lidded sugar basin and five cups with saucers plus two spare cups

A Carlton Ware Rouge Royale coffee service for six. Height of…

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Coffee Service for Six

A Carlton Ware Rouge Royale coffee service for six. Height of coffee pot: 20 cm.

Carlton Ware Verte Royale part coffee set

Verte Royale Coffee Set by Carlton Ware

Carlton Ware Verte Royale part coffee set

Rare Carlton Ware coffee cup & saucer decorated with flowers

Floral Carlton Ware Coffee Set

Rare Carlton Ware coffee cup & saucer decorated with flowers

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale coffee set, comprising of coffee pot,…

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Coffee Set with 6 Cups/Saucers

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale coffee set, comprising of coffee pot, milk jug and 6 cup/saucers

Carlton Ware coffee set, comprising of coffee pot, milk jug,…

Carlton Ware Coffee Set with Green Glaze and Gilt

Carlton Ware coffee set, comprising of coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl, 6 cup/saucers and 2 dishes, light green glaze with gilt

A Carlton Ware blue lustre coffee service, decorated with…

Blue Lustre Kingfisher Coffee Service

A Carlton Ware blue lustre coffee service, decorated with Kingfishers in flight, comprising coffee pot, cream jug, sugar bowl and six gilt cups and five saucers, registration number 721740