There were three potters with the name William Adams from different branches of the Adams family of potters working during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries with some overlapping of production dates. The first was William Adams (1748-1831) of Brick House whose production was not prolific. The second William Adams (1772-1829), was born in Stoke-on-Trent and produced flow-blue ware for the United States market, and the business was continued by his son William (1798-1865). The third, from another branch of the Adams family was William Adams (1746-1805) who was born in Greengates, after reputedly working with Wedgwood. He founded the Greengates Pottery which specialised in the production of creamware and wares that imitated the Wedgwood dark blue jasper ware. On his death the business was taken by his son Benjamin. The pottery was closed in 1820 due to the ill-health of Benjamin. The more...

29 items found:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

If you are seeking to purchase similar items CLICK HERE to view 40 similar items being offered for sale by dealers at our AntiquesPlus site.

A Brendan Adams vase, made from porcelain. With a slight flare…

Teal Porcelain Vase by Brendan Adams - 10.5 cm

A Brendan Adams vase, made from porcelain. With a slight flare to the opening. In a teal glaze. Impressed maker's mark at the base. Height 13.5 cm, diameter 9.6 cm

A Brendan Adams vase, made from porcelain. With small…

Brendan Adams Porcelain Vase with Decorative Protrusions, Maker's Mark

A Brendan Adams vase, made from porcelain. With small decorative protrusions around the body. Maker's mark at base. Height 16 cm, diameter 10 cm

"Centenary of Melbourne" jug by William Adams & Sons Ltd, England 1934, limited edition 89/200, with certificate, 25 cm high

Centenary of Melbourne jug by William Adams & Sons Ltd,…

Centenary of Melbourne jug by William Adams & Sons Ltd, England 1934, limited edition 118/200, with accompanying certificate, 25 cm high

An Adams & Bromley sage green jasper pot pourri vase & cover,…

An Adams & Bromley sage green jasper pot pourri vase & cover, Adams and Bromley, Stoke-on-Trent, circa 1880, the oviform potpourri vase and domed cover, applied with white beaded oval panels of classical portraits between ribbon tied bows suspending…

Peter Adams forest bench for D.Vise workshop, constructed from…

Salvaged Huon Pine Forest Bench with Cube Inserts

Peter Adams forest bench for D.Vise workshop, constructed from salvaged huon pine with 45 varying cube inserts that create an elongated 'S' shape, Australia, produced 1992, 51 cm high, 197 cm wide, 36 cm deep

Brendon Adams elliptical platter hand painted steam engine…

Hand-Painted Steam Engine Elliptical Platter by Brendon Adams

Brendon Adams elliptical platter hand painted steam engine decoration, impressed mark, 30 cm width

Centenary of Melbourne jug by William Adams & Sons Ltd, England,…

Limited Edition Melbourne Jug by William Adams & Sons

Centenary of Melbourne jug by William Adams & Sons Ltd, England, 1934, limited edition 123/200, 25 cm high

Two wood mounted coconut cups, one inscribed to base: to Mrs…

1940 Coconut Cups with Inscription to Mrs. Bell

Two wood mounted coconut cups, one inscribed to base: to Mrs Bell with best wishes and regards from Bob Adams 1/54th A.A .Coy RAE November 1940, the largest 27 cm high

A pair of Adams jasperware jardinieres, post 1896, with…

Adams Jasperware Jardinieres with Fox Hunting Scenes

A pair of Adams jasperware jardinieres, post 1896, with Tunstall England marks, cobalt blue jardinieres decorated with foliate borders and sprigged with continuous fox hunting scenes and the 'Kill', impressed marks underside, height 20 cm, diameter 22 cm

An Adams Jasperware Jardiniere, post 1896, with Tunstall…

Adams Jasperware Jardiniere with Fox Hunting Scenes

An Adams Jasperware Jardiniere, post 1896, with Tunstall England marks, the cobalt blue jardiniere decorated with foliate borders and sprigged with continuous fox hunting scenes and the 'Kill', impressed marks underside, height 22 cm, diameter 25 cm

Douglas Adams (1853-1920), trout fishing, coloured engraving,…

Limited Edition Trout Fishing Engraving by Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams (1853-1920), trout fishing, coloured engraving, limited edition 61/100, 67 x 84 cm

A jasper Ware Dip jug 19th century decorated with angels,…

19th Century Jasper Ware Angel Jug A/F

A jasper Ware Dip jug 19th century decorated with angels, likely by Adams. A/F. The handle attached with early rivets. Height: 20 cm

A pair of Adams blue Jasperware vases

Adams Blue Jasperware Vases

A pair of Adams blue Jasperware vases

Two Adams circular brass plaques. 41 cm diameter.

Brass Adam Plaques - 41cm Diameter

Two Adams circular brass plaques. 41 cm diameter.

A Sunderland lustre bowl 'Ship Caroline, The Shipwrights Arms,…

Sunderland Lustre Bowl with Ship and Pub Scene

A Sunderland lustre bowl 'Ship Caroline, The Shipwrights Arms, James Leech', Staffordshire, circa 1930 stamped 'Adams, England' 11.5 cm high, 25 cm diameter

Melbourne Centenary 1934 commemorative jug by William Adams &…

Melbourne Centenary 1934 Commemorative Jug by William Adams & Sons

Melbourne Centenary 1934 commemorative jug by William Adams & Sons, limited edition No. 34/200, with original framed certificate, 25 cm high

Large Poole lemonade jug painted with stylized pattern,…

Stylized Lemonade Jug by Carter Stabler and Adams

Large Poole lemonade jug painted with stylized pattern, impressed mark for Carter Stabler and Adams and painted initial CR

Three antique Adams 'Cries of London' plates, approx 25 cm…

Antique Adams Cries of London Plates (Set of 3)

Three antique Adams 'Cries of London' plates, approx 25 cm diameter (3)

Antique Adams chinoiserie platter 45 cm x 35.5 cm approx

Adams Chinoiserie Platter - Antique 45cm x 35.5cm

Antique Adams chinoiserie platter 45 cm x 35.5 cm approx

Early William Adams pattern china

Early Adams Pattern China Collectibles

Early William Adams pattern china

Two Victorian 'Flow blue' English platters, 19th century,…

Victorian Flow Blue Platters, 19th Century

Two Victorian 'Flow blue' English platters, 19th century, including an ironstone H Adams 'Fairy Villas' platter and one other. Length 40 cm. Width 33 cm. And smaller

Large Adams cup and saucer 'Cries of London'

"Cries of London" Adams Cup and Saucer

Large Adams cup and saucer 'Cries of London'

Pair of Adams candlesticks 21 cm high

Adams Candlesticks - 21cm Pair

Pair of Adams candlesticks 21 cm high

Adams pair Cries of London cabinet plates

"Cries of London" Cabinet Plates by Adams Pair

Adams pair Cries of London cabinet plates

A fine Jasperware vase. Mid 19th century, in the manner of…

Jasperware Grapevine Vase

A fine Jasperware vase. Mid 19th century, in the manner of Turner or Adams, the baluster vase upon a circular foot with a short stem and shaped collar neck and cup shaped rim, in rich cobalt and beautifully sprigged with a grapevine frieze, and to the…

Pair Adams jasperware vases

Adams Jasperware Vases Pair

Pair Adams jasperware vases

Adams 'English Scenic' breakfast set for four including teapot…

Adams Scenic Breakfast Set for Four

Adams 'English Scenic' breakfast set for four including teapot jugs etc.

An American Maritime bowl 'Ship Caroline', c.1890's, by Adams,…

Adams' Ship Caroline Maritime Bowl

An American Maritime bowl 'Ship Caroline', c.1890's, by Adams, England. Hand painted transfer decoration, depicting various US maritime subjects, diameter 24.8 cm