The Paragon China Company was a British manufacturer of bone china from 1919 to 1960, based in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, previously known as the Star China Company, founded in 1897 as a partnership between Herbert Aynsley (great-grandson of the founder of Aynsley China) and Hugh Irving, trading until 1919, and using Paragon as a trade name from about 1900. In 1919, after Aynsley's retirement the company name was changed to Paragon China Company Limited. Irving's two sons subsequently became managing directors of the business.

In its early history the firm manufactured tea and breakfast wares, exporting to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. In the 1930s, Paragon expanded its markets, to include the Americas, and its range of products to include dinnerware. Also at this time, Paragon began its move towards creating a smokeless factory, installing electric kilns.

The 1960s saw the company change hands several more...

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Paragon hand painted signed bowl with fruit decoration,…

Hand-painted fruit bowl by Paragon, signed

Paragon hand painted signed bowl with fruit decoration, diameter 9.5 cm

Paragon 'Honiton' coffee set fifteen pieces, comprising 4…

Paragon Honiton 15-Piece Coffee Set with Minor Crack

Paragon 'Honiton' coffee set fifteen pieces, comprising 4 coffee cups & 6 saucers, a coffee pot (minor crack), sugar and creamer

Paragon fine bone china, hand painted fruit and leaf decoration,…

Hand-painted Paragon Fine Bone China Fruit Cup and Saucer

Paragon fine bone china, hand painted fruit and leaf decoration, cup by 'J. Martin' and saucer 'Holland'

Paragon floral trio with flower shaped handle circa 1930

Flower Trio with Handle, 1930

Paragon floral trio with flower shaped handle circa 1930

Part Paragon 1930's teaset decorated with a English floral…

Paragon Floral Teaset with Teapot and Cake Plates

Part Paragon 1930's teaset decorated with a English floral scene decoration, comprising 4 trios, 2 cake plates, a teapot with a flower finial, sugar and creamer

Paragon signed hand painted side plate hand painted fruit…

Hand painted fruit side plate by F.D. Hall

Paragon signed hand painted side plate hand painted fruit decoration signed by F.D. Hall, marked to base, diameter 15.5 cm.

An Eighty-Four piece Paragon fine bone china 'Athena' dinner…

Paragon Athena Dinner Service

An Eighty-Four piece Paragon fine bone china 'Athena' dinner service for twelve, c1987-1990, decorated with patterned gilt bands with black beads and bronze pendant borders, comprising 12 dinner plates, 12 entree plates, 12 bread and butter plates, 12…

Twenty one piece Paragon teaset all decorated with floral and…

Floral and Gilt Paragon Teaset with 21 Pieces

Twenty one piece Paragon teaset all decorated with floral and gilt decoration, comprising 6 trios, a cake plate sugar and creamer.

Paragon blue & white part dinner service blue and white blossom…

Paragon Blue & White Blossom Dinner Service

Paragon blue & white part dinner service blue and white blossom decorated pieces, including: 6 teacups and 4 saucers, 6 soup coupes with under saucers, 8 side plates, 5 entree plates, and 6 dinner plates, marked to bases, and possibly # A833 to some…

Paragon signed hand painted display plate centre with fruit…

Hand-Painted Fruit Plate by A. Holland

Paragon signed hand painted display plate centre with fruit decoration, signed A. Holland, surrounded by cobalt blue & gilt rim, diameter 27.5 cm

Paragon painted blossoms display plate painted blossom…

Paragon Blossom Display Plate

Paragon painted blossoms display plate painted blossom decoration to centre, on yellow ground, with gilt highlights to border, marked to base, diameter 26.5 cm

Seven piece Paragon cake set, with ornate floral and gilt…

Ornate Paragon Cake Set with Floral and Gilt Decoration

Seven piece Paragon cake set, with ornate floral and gilt decoration, comprising a cake plate and 6 dessert plates

Vintage Paragon teacup trio marked to bases and # A1588, with…

Paragon Blossom Tea Trio with Gilt Highlights

Vintage Paragon teacup trio marked to bases and # A1588, with blossom decoration, and gilt highlights on cobalt blue ground.

Vintage Paragon signed fruit decorated bowl hand painted fruit…

Paragon Hand-Painted Fruit Bowl with FDH Signature

Vintage Paragon signed fruit decorated bowl hand painted fruit decoration, signed 'FDH' F.D. Hall, and marked to base with # A575, diameter 8 cm.

A collection of commemorative teacups by Paragon, comprising…

Paragon Commemorative Teacup Collection

A collection of commemorative teacups by Paragon, comprising six pieces, the largest cup 5 cm high

Paragon cabinet plate, of scalloped circular form, decorated…

Paragon Fruit Plate with Green Border

Paragon cabinet plate, of scalloped circular form, decorated with central roundel of fruit, surrounded by a green border, accented with leaves, diameter 21.5 cm

Paragon china 22 piece dessert set comprising two tall comports,…

Paragon China 22-Piece Dessert Set with Fruit Decoration

Paragon china 22 piece dessert set comprising two tall comports, one low comport, triangular bowl and 17 plates, centres decorated with fruit, ornate gilded borders on a cobalt blue ground

Paragon King George VI and Queen Elizabeth mug circa 1930s

1930s Paragon Royal Mug

Paragon King George VI and Queen Elizabeth mug circa 1930s

Paragon 1953-4 Royal Visit commemorative trio commemorating…

Royal Visit Commemorative Trio, Paragon 1953-4

Paragon 1953-4 Royal Visit commemorative trio commemorating visit to Australia by Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, 1953-4, marked to base, with wattle decoration, and gilt highlights.

Paragon King George VI &Queen Elizabeth loving cup crowned…

Limited Edition Loving Cup for King George VI & Queen Elizabeth

Paragon King George VI &Queen Elizabeth loving cup crowned Westminster Abbey May 12, 1937, limited edition, height 11 cm

Paragon floral and gilt display plate diameter 27 cm

Floral & Gilt Display Plate - 27cm Diameter

Paragon floral and gilt display plate diameter 27 cm

Three Paragon fruit decorated display plates with ornate purple…

Paragon Fruit Display Plates with Gilt Rims

Three Paragon fruit decorated display plates with ornate purple and gilt leaf decorated rims. diameter 23.5 cm

Pair of Paragon porcelain bowls, the interiors decorated with…

Paragon Porcelain Bowls with Fruit and Gilt Accents

Pair of Paragon porcelain bowls, the interiors decorated with pears, blackberries, cherries and peaches, the exterior in blush with gilt accents, diameter 11 cm (2)

Paragon signed hand painted ceramic display plate hand painted…

Hand-painted Fruit Display Plate by A. Holland

Paragon signed hand painted ceramic display plate hand painted fruit decoration, signed A. Holland, marked to base, diameter 27 cm

A Paragon 'Cherwell' coffee service, includes six cups and…

Paragon 'Cherwell' Coffee Service Set

A Paragon 'Cherwell' coffee service, includes six cups and saucers, a creamer, sugar bowl and coffee pot

A 155-Piece Paragon Athena dinner service, fine bone china,…

155-Piece Paragon Athena Fine Bone China Dinner Service

A 155-Piece Paragon Athena dinner service, fine bone china, made in England., 19 soup bowls, 16 coffee cups, 6 tea cups, 24 saucers, 1 tea pot, 1 coffee pot, 1 sugar bowl, 1 cream jug, 1 milk jug, 1 gravy boat with 1 saucer, 18 pudding bowls, 18 dinner…

Paragon 'Athena' pattern six-person dinner set decorated with…

Gilded Athena Dinner Set for Six

Paragon 'Athena' pattern six-person dinner set decorated with gilded border comprising of lidded tureen, platter, teapot, cups and saucers, two-tier cake stand etc.

Paragon China Art Deco 5 piece dessert set 'Sunflower' pattern

Art Deco Sunflower Dessert Set by Paragon China

Paragon China Art Deco 5 piece dessert set 'Sunflower' pattern

Paragon china dinner setting for 12. Floral and gilt swag…

Paragon China Dinner Set for 12 with Floral Gilt Swag

Paragon china dinner setting for 12. Floral and gilt swag pattern of 12 dinner plates, 12 side plates, 11 soup coupes with 12 under plates, 11 teacups, 12 saucers and 12 cake plates.

A sixty seven piece Paragon fine bone china 'Stirling' dinner…

Paragon Stirling Fine Bone China Dinner Service

A sixty seven piece Paragon fine bone china 'Stirling' dinner service, 1972-1981, decorated with cobalt and patterned gilt bands and bronze pendant borders, comprising: twelve dinner plates, nine entree plates, fourteen saucers, twelve soup coupes, eleven…

Set of four Paragon 'Ruabon' 1930s cups, saucers and plates (12)

1930s Paragon Ruabon Cup, Saucer, Plate Set (12)

Set of four Paragon 'Ruabon' 1930s cups, saucers and plates (12)

Paragon fine bone china eight person dinner set (50 pieces)

Paragon 50-Piece Fine Bone China Dinner Set

Paragon fine bone china eight person dinner set (50 pieces)

A Paragon blue and pink ground floral tea set, circa 1900…

Blue and Pink Floral Tea Set, Circa 1900

A Paragon blue and pink ground floral tea set, circa 1900 comprising a comport, a cake plate, tea and coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl, six tea cups, saucers and plates and six coffee cups and saucers

Paragon trio fine bone china

Paragon Fine Bone China Trio Set

Paragon trio fine bone china

Five Paragon porcelain trios, with rose and gilt decoration…

Rose and Gilt Paragon Porcelain Trios (A/F on one)

Five Paragon porcelain trios, with rose and gilt decoration (one A/F to cup handle)

Part Paragon dessert set, comprising 6 plates & serving bowl

Paragon Dessert Set with 6 Plates & Serving Bowl

Part Paragon dessert set, comprising 6 plates & serving bowl

A Paragon Porcelain dinner set for six, 20th century

Paragon Porcelain Dinner Set, 20th Century, for Six

A Paragon Porcelain dinner set for six, 20th century

Signed Paragon F.D. Hall cabinet plate, decorated with fruit,…

Fruit Decorated Paragon Cabinet Plate - 22 cm

Signed Paragon F.D. Hall cabinet plate, decorated with fruit, 22 cm wide approx.

Hand painted Paragon fruit design cabinet plate

Paragon Hand-Painted Fruit Cabinet Plate

Hand painted Paragon fruit design cabinet plate

Two Paragon tazza centre pieces with blue ground and floral…

Pair of Paragon Blue Floral Tazza Centerpieces, One Damaged

Two Paragon tazza centre pieces with blue ground and floral decoration, one damaged to base, 12.5 cm high approx

Paragon floral decorated plate with ornate gilding, 28 cm…

Ornate Floral Paragon Plate, 28cm

Paragon floral decorated plate with ornate gilding, 28 cm diameter

Paragon 'Coniston' coffee set for 6

Paragon Coffee Set for 6

Paragon 'Coniston' coffee set for 6

A Paragon tea set for eight plus spares, comprising two serving…

Paragon Tea Set for Eight Plus Spares

A Paragon tea set for eight plus spares, comprising two serving plates, nine cups, twelve saucers, nine side plates, one sugar and two creamers

A fifty six piece Paragon bone china dinner service, in…

Paragon Bone China Dinner Service in Springtime Pattern

A fifty six piece Paragon bone china dinner service, in 'Springtime' pattern, a replica of the service made for H.M the Queen, a service for six, with cups and associated saucers, side plates, soup and dessert bowls, dinner plates, round and octagonal…

Paragon teaset decorated with cobalt blue and gilt, 22 pieces…

Cobalt Blue and Gilt Paragon Teaset - 22 Pieces

Paragon teaset decorated with cobalt blue and gilt, 22 pieces to include 7 cups,6 saucers/plates, sugar, creamer and a cake plate

Collection of rare Mickey Mouse Royal Paragon China largest 17.…

Rare Mickey Mouse China Collection - 17.5cm Diameter

Collection of rare Mickey Mouse Royal Paragon China largest 17.5 cm diameter

Three piece Paragon cruet set, hand painted

Hand Painted Paragon Cruet Set - Three Pieces

Three piece Paragon cruet set, hand painted

34 piece Paragon Honiton tea set, including 10 cup saucer &…

Paragon Honiton 34-Piece Tea Set with Cake Plates

34 piece Paragon Honiton tea set, including 10 cup saucer & plate sets, sugar bowl, milk jug, & two cake plates.

34 piece Paragon Honiton tea set, including 10 cup saucer &…

Paragon Honiton 34-Piece Tea Set with Cake Plates

34 piece Paragon Honiton tea set, including 10 cup saucer & plate sets, sugar bowl, milk jug, & two cake plates.

Six part paragon coffee service, white with slight blue trim…

Blue Trim Floral Paragon Coffee Set

Six part paragon coffee service, white with slight blue trim and floral decoration

Three Paragon trios

Trios of Paragon Power

Three Paragon trios

52 piece Paragon 'Victorian Rose' dinner service

Paragon 'Victorian Rose' 52-Piece Dinner Set

52 piece Paragon 'Victorian Rose' dinner service

Paragon hand painted fruit plate with gilt border signed…

E-Harper Signed Fruit Plate with Gilt Border

Paragon hand painted fruit plate with gilt border signed 'E-Harper'

Two paragon wall plates, floral decoration, approx 28 cm…

Floral Paragon Wall Plates (Set of 2)

Two paragon wall plates, floral decoration, approx 28 cm diameter (2)

Paragon hand painted fruit plate with gilt highlights, signed…

Hand-painted Fruit Plate with Gilt Highlights, Signed Randenieks

Paragon hand painted fruit plate with gilt highlights, signed Randenieks diameter 32 cm

Eight Paragon trios, a milk jug & sugar bowl, 'Rockingham'…

Rockingham Trio Set with Milk Jug and Sugar Bowl

Eight Paragon trios, a milk jug & sugar bowl, 'Rockingham' pattern

Vintage Paragon breakfast set

Paragon Vintage Breakfast Set

Vintage Paragon breakfast set

Paragon part children's tea service

Paragon Kids Tea Set

Paragon part children's tea service

Antique Paragon dessert set 'Queen Alexandra rose' comprising…

Paragon Queen Alexandra Rose Dessert Set

Antique Paragon dessert set 'Queen Alexandra rose' comprising of 6 plates and two cake dishes

A fourteen piece Paragon tea set, mid/later 20th century,…

Paragon Tea Set, G7913 Pattern, 14 Pieces

A fourteen piece Paragon tea set, mid/later 20th century, pattern G7913, comprising six cups and associated saucers, a sugar bowl and creamer in mint green with bold floral borders and orange enamel highlights; backstamp underside, cup height 6.5 cm.…

Two vintage Paragon cups, saucers and plates and spares

Vintage Paragon Cup Set with Plates and Spares

Two vintage Paragon cups, saucers and plates and spares

Four Paragon plates - fruit and floral centre panels

Floral and Fruit Paragon Plates

Four Paragon plates - fruit and floral centre panels

Two Paragon cabinet plates

Paragon Cabinet Plate Duo

Two Paragon cabinet plates

Four Victorian Umbrellas bamboo with gilt bird head, bamboo and…

Paragon S. Fox & Co. Ltd. Victorian Umbrellas Collection

Four Victorian Umbrellas bamboo with gilt bird head, bamboo and horn with gilt mounts (no fabric cover), bamboo and faux ivory with 18ct gold plated mounts marked Hch, and a natural stick with gilt mount marked Hc, 3 with black material covers a.f and 2…

Good Paragon part tea service 6 each cups, saucers, plates,…

Paragon Tea Set with Cream and Sugar

Good Paragon part tea service 6 each cups, saucers, plates, plus cream & sugar, 2 saucers as inspected

Two Paragon handpainted bowls decorated with fruit. Signed.

Fruit Decorated Paragon Handpainted Bowls, Signed

Two Paragon handpainted bowls decorated with fruit. Signed.

Twelve, each Paragon china cups, saucers and plates, painted…

Floral Paragon China Set with Gilt Accents

Twelve, each Paragon china cups, saucers and plates, painted flowers and fruit, signed R. Austin; lime green ground, gilt heightened

Six Paragon trios

Paragon Trio Showcase

Six Paragon trios

A Paragon bone china twin-handled loving mug, made to…

Silver Jubilee Commemorative Loving Mug

A Paragon bone china twin-handled loving mug, made to commemorate the silver jubilee of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1977 edition No. 44, 13 cm high, 22 cm wide