Arthur J. Wilkinson, Royal Staffordshire Pottery was a pottery at Newport in Burslem, that had been owned by the Shorter family since 1894. The pottery had formerly been operated in turn by Hopkin & Vernon, Hulme & Booth, Thomas Hulme, Burgess & Leigh, and Richard Alcock, who enlarged the works extensively. On Alcock's death in 1881, the owners became Wilkinson & Hulme and in 1885 to Arthur J. Wilkinson.

The works at first produced earthenware for the home market, but later operations concentrated on white graniteware for the United States. Wilkinson introduced gold lustre on graniteware, and in its heyday it employed about 400 manual workers. In about 1896 A. J. Wilkinson took over the Royal Staffordshire Pottery in Burslem.

The pottery was managed by Colley Shorter and his brother Guy Shorter. By 1920 business had expanded so much, that the firm of A.J. Wilkinson was able to more...

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Clarice Cliff, Fantasque Bizarre vase, c. 1931, 'Orange House'…

Clarice Cliff Bizarre Fantasque Orange House Vase

Clarice Cliff, Fantasque Bizarre vase, c. 1931, 'Orange House' pattern, lobbed form, printed factory mark to base 'Hand painted Bizarre Fantasque by Clarice Cliff Wilkinson Ltd England' and impressed shape number '358', height 20.5 cm. Provenance: Private…

Sir Francis Carruthers Gould for Wilkinson, 'King George V'…

King George V Toby Jug by Gould for Wilkinson (1919)

Sir Francis Carruthers Gould for Wilkinson, 'King George V' Toby Jug, c. 1919, 'printed facsimile signature, printed Wilkinson England mark with registered design number, and Soane & Smith retailer's mark, accompanied by certificate, height 30 cm.…

A Wilkinson golly bookend. Base marked 'Wilkinson England,…

Wilkinson Golly Bookend

A Wilkinson golly bookend. Base marked 'Wilkinson England, Honeyglaze, hand painted. Height 14 cm

An extensive Wilkinson creamware dinner service designed by…

Feint-designed Wilkinson creamware dinner set with flannel flower borders

An extensive Wilkinson creamware dinner service designed by Adrian Feint, transfer decorated with borders of stylised flannel flowers, foliage and lattice, comprising: dinner plates, entree plates, side plates, two sizes of bowls, tea and coffee cups and…

Sugar shaker early 20th century, Wilkinson Ltd Pottery, conical,…

Hand-painted Sugar Shaker by Wilkinson Ltd Pottery

Sugar shaker early 20th century, Wilkinson Ltd Pottery, conical, Bonjour shape 558, hand painted red roof & trees design, height 14 cm

Wilkinson Australian themed plates by I.A. Crisp comprising…

Australian-themed Plates by I.A. Crisp

Wilkinson Australian themed plates by I.A. Crisp comprising four, 'The singing Lesson', the Tug of war', 'Two's Company' & 'The Conference'. Diameter 25 cm

A Wilkinson 'Tahiti - Papavar' (poppy) pattern Art Deco vase…

Art Deco Poppy Vase by Wilkinson's Tahiti-Papavar Pattern

A Wilkinson 'Tahiti - Papavar' (poppy) pattern Art Deco vase designed by L Allen signed L.Allen to the side, c.1928, pattern 8644, cylindrical flaring slightly at top and base, height 16 cm the range featured designs by John Butler and L Allen. They…

A Wilkinson Oriflamme bat vase, circa 1900. The tapering ovoid…

Oriflamme Bat Vase by Wilkinson, 1900

A Wilkinson Oriflamme bat vase, circa 1900. The tapering ovoid vase with a waisted foot and short wide neck embellished with tiny golden stars and bats against a deep mottled purple plum lustre sky; backstamps underside also for 'Oriflamme'. Height 16.5 cm

Sir Francis Carruthers Gould for Wilkinson, 'Lord French' Toby…

'Lord French' Toby Jug by Carruthers Gould for Wilkinson

Sir Francis Carruthers Gould for Wilkinson, 'Lord French' Toby Jug, c. 1915-1919, 'in uniform, holding a jug inscribed 'French Pour les Français', the base inscribed 'F C G', printed facsimile signature, printed Wilkinson England mark with registered…

Norman Wilkinson 'De Havilland Comet' lithograph signed and…

Signed De Havilland Comet Lithograph by Norman Wilkinson (1934)

Norman Wilkinson 'De Havilland Comet' lithograph signed and dated 1934 from the collection of the Late Sir Hudson Fysh KBE DFC

Wilkinson 'Crisp' Kookaburra plate 'Another little worm, won't…

Witty Kookaburra Plate: Worms No Harm, 24.5cm Width

Wilkinson 'Crisp' Kookaburra plate 'Another little worm, won't do him any harm', width 24.5 cm.

Two English porcelain kookaburra plates by Crisp, stamped…

English Porcelain Kookaburra Plates by Crisp

Two English porcelain kookaburra plates by Crisp, stamped 'Royal Staffordshire pottery, a. J. Wilkinson Ltd. Honeyglaze', 23 cm and 27 cm diameter

Two 'Oriflamme' porcelain lamp bases with metal mounts, circa…

Two 'Oriflamme' porcelain lamp bases with metal mounts, circa 1925, Wilkinson Staffordshire factory mark to bases, 37 cm and 39 cm high

A Wilkinson's Oriflame art pottery fish decorated vase, tall…

Wilkinson's Oriflame Art Pottery Fish Vase

A Wilkinson's Oriflame art pottery fish decorated vase, tall cylindrical form, the lustrous glaze with flame effects including four fish, printed marks to base, minor glaze flake to base rim. Height 21 cm

Royal Staffordshire pair of vases hand painted, with green…

Hand-painted Royal Staffordshire Vases with Green Mark

Royal Staffordshire pair of vases hand painted, with green Royal Staffordshire Wilkinson Ltd. Printed mark to base

An early 1900 Wilkinson's Oriflamme vase, decorated with an…

Wilkinson's Oriflamme Vase with Marbled Gold and Fish Design

An early 1900 Wilkinson's Oriflamme vase, decorated with an all-over marbled gold and red effect on a teal green ground, highlighted with swimming fish. Painted by John Butler, printed marks and initials to base. Height 28.5 cm

Wilkinson's Oriflamme hexagonal baluster vase, painted with a…

Wilkinson's Fish Baluster Vase with Mottled Glaze

Wilkinson's Oriflamme hexagonal baluster vase, painted with a fish, green mottled glaze with red and golden toned veined highlights. Printed marks, height 17.8 cm.

Art Deco Wilkinson Ltd Burslem two handled bowl 'Memory Lane'

Art Deco Memory Lane Bowl by Wilkinson Ltd

Art Deco Wilkinson Ltd Burslem two handled bowl 'Memory Lane'

Wilkinson 'Crisp' kookaburra plate 'Two's Company' 24 cm in…

Wilkinson Kookaburra Plate - 24cm Diameter

Wilkinson 'Crisp' kookaburra plate 'Two's Company' 24 cm in diameter.

Wilkinson's Oriflamme vase, fan shaped with fish amongst weed…

Fish and Weed Lustre Vase by Wilkinson

Wilkinson's Oriflamme vase, fan shaped with fish amongst weed design, lustre with gilt highlights. Height 14.4 cm

Wilkinson vase, elongated ovoid body with stylised florals to…

Wilkinson Floral Vase

Wilkinson vase, elongated ovoid body with stylised florals to the rim on mottled ground, standard printed mark circa 1907, 20.5 cm

Three Wilkinson's Oriflamme miniature vases, one with painted…

Wilkinson's Oriflamme Miniature Vases with Fish, Multi-coloured and Gilt

Three Wilkinson's Oriflamme miniature vases, one with painted fish highlight, traditional multi coloured with veined effects and gilt top rims. Tallest 2.7 cm.

A hand painted, I.A. Crisp, kookaburra plate by Wilkinson,…

A hand painted, I.A. Crisp, kookaburra plate by Wilkinson, England (22.5 cm x 22.5 cm

Wilkinson Crisp 'School's In' kookaburra plate signed lower…

Signed Kookaburra Plate by Wilkinson Crisp, 23cm Width

Wilkinson Crisp 'School's In' kookaburra plate signed lower left, width 23 cm.

Wilkinson Crisp 'The Conference' kookaburra plate signed lower…

Signed Kookaburra Plate by Wilkinson Crisp, 24 cm Width

Wilkinson Crisp 'The Conference' kookaburra plate signed lower left, width 24 cm.

Jonathan Crisp Kookaburra cake plate The Conference'. Signed I.…

Signed Jonathan Crisp Kookaburra Cake Plate

Jonathan Crisp Kookaburra cake plate The Conference'. Signed I.A Crisp, made by Wilkinsons of Staffordshire pottery.

Wilkinson hand painted plate with Kookaburra's, Two's Company…

Hand-painted Kookaburra Plate by J.A. Crisp

Wilkinson hand painted plate with Kookaburra's, Two's Company by J. A. Crisp., diameter 23 cm

Large Wilkinson Toby jug, John Peele, 35 cm

Wilkinson Toby Jug by John Peele - 35cm

Large Wilkinson Toby jug, John Peele, 35 cm

Two Wilkinson's Oriflamme pieces, includes a red baluster vase,…

Wilkinson's Oriflamme Red Vase and Plate Set

Two Wilkinson's Oriflamme pieces, includes a red baluster vase, height 15 cm and a plate with dominant red tones, diameter 22.6 cm. Printed marks to base.

A Wilkinson's 'Oriflamme' ginger jar, circa 1900. The ovoid jar…

Wilkinson Oriflamme Ginger Jar, Circa 1900

A Wilkinson's 'Oriflamme' ginger jar, circa 1900. The ovoid jar with a domed lid with striking nebuli style decoration throughout in swirling yellows, pinks, and iron red flecks upon a modulating deep purple blue to mauve ground, a pale gold to olive…

An early 1900s Wilkinson's Oriflame vase, baluster form,…

Wilkinson's Oriflame Fish Vase by John Butler

An early 1900s Wilkinson's Oriflame vase, baluster form, decorated in a red marbled effect on a light green glaze, highlighted with swimming fish, painted by John Butler, printed marks to base. Height 21 cm

An early 1900s Wilkinson's 'Oriflamme' vase, decorated with…

Marbled Wilkinson's Oriflamme Vase by John Butler

An early 1900s Wilkinson's 'Oriflamme' vase, decorated with marbled yellow, blue and red effects on a deep teal and blue ground, painted by John Butler, printed marks and initials to base. Small chip to base. Height 25 cm

Two Wilkinson's Oriflamme vases, both of ovoid form. Veined and…

Wilkinson's Oriflamme Ovoid Vases with Veined Glazes

Two Wilkinson's Oriflamme vases, both of ovoid form. Veined and coloured glazes, one blue/green with red highlights, the other deep red. Printed marks to base, one with paper label, height 135 and 13 cm.

An 1920's Wilkinson earthenware bowl, with blossom and…

Wilkinson Blossom Earthenware Bowl (8 words)

An 1920's Wilkinson earthenware bowl, with blossom and checkered decoration, 20 cm diameter

Two Wilkinson's Oriflamme vases, one bulbous with twin spout,…

Wilkinson's Oriflamme Vases with Multi-Coloured Glazes

Two Wilkinson's Oriflamme vases, one bulbous with twin spout, the other ovoid. Veined and multi coloured glazes. Printed marks to base. H's.100 & 8.8 cm.

Wilkinson Art Deco vase with lotus pond decoration,

Lotus Pond Art Deco Vase by Wilkinson

Wilkinson Art Deco vase with lotus pond decoration,

A Wilkinsons, 'Oriflame' series vase height 30 cm

Wilkinsons Oriflame Vase - 30cm Height

A Wilkinsons, 'Oriflame' series vase height 30 cm

Art Deco Wilkinson's Oriflamme vase. Butterfly & spiderweb…

Art Deco Wilkinson's Oriflamme Vase with Butterfly Decoration

Art Deco Wilkinson's Oriflamme vase. Butterfly & spiderweb decoration. Signed [John] Butler to base. Height 21 cm

Wilkinson Crisp kookaburra plate unsigned, diameter 23 cm

Unsigned Wilkinson Crisp Kookaburra Plate (23cm)

Wilkinson Crisp kookaburra plate unsigned, diameter 23 cm

Wilkinson spring flower plate and jug

Spring Floral Plate and Jug Set

Wilkinson spring flower plate and jug

George Wilkinson 'South Australia: It's Advantages and It's…

Advantages and Resources of South Australia

George Wilkinson 'South Australia: It's Advantages and It's Rescources' facsmilie limited leather-bound edition with John Michael Skipper's illustrations

Wilkinson Honeyglaze sandwich set, serving tray and 6 plates

Wilkinson Honeyglaze Sandwich Set and Serving Tray with 6 Plates

Wilkinson Honeyglaze sandwich set, serving tray and 6 plates

Wilkinson's Oriflamme squat wide vase, green and pale blue…

Wilkinson's Mottled Glaze Vase with Golden Veins

Wilkinson's Oriflamme squat wide vase, green and pale blue mottled glaze with golden veined highlights. Printed marks, diameter 17 cm. Professional repair to the top rim.

Wilkinson 'Pans Garden' lustre vase

Wilkinson Lustre Vase - Pans Garden Design

Wilkinson 'Pans Garden' lustre vase

Art Deco Wilkinson 'Chloris' ceramic bowl floral garden…

Art Deco Wilkinson Ceramic Bowl with Floral Garden Design

Art Deco Wilkinson 'Chloris' ceramic bowl floral garden decorated, marked to base and #5884, height 8 cm, diameter 17.5 cm

Wilkinson Oriflame flame vase, signed John Butler, circa 1920,…

Gilt Butterfly Vase by John Butler, 1920

Wilkinson Oriflame flame vase, signed John Butler, circa 1920, decorated with gilt butterflies

Wilkinson bird form frog for float bowl, 17.5 cm high

Wilkinson Bird Frog Float Bowl - 17.5 cm High

Wilkinson bird form frog for float bowl, 17.5 cm high

A Wilkinson float bowl frog in the form of a rock with model of…

Wilkinson Frog Bowl with Kingfisher Model

A Wilkinson float bowl frog in the form of a rock with model of Kingfisher on Peak, height 16 cm

Art deco hand painted Wilkinson ball vase, with tree and floral…

Hand-painted Art Deco Wilkinson Ball Vase with Floral Design

Art deco hand painted Wilkinson ball vase, with tree and floral decoration, 15.5 cm high

Wilkinson Honeygalze octagonal jug

Octagonal Wilkinson Honeygalze Jug

Wilkinson Honeygalze octagonal jug

A Wilkinson china cylindrical vase with everted rim, transfer…

Wilkinson China Japanese Garden Landscape Vase

A Wilkinson china cylindrical vase with everted rim, transfer decorated Japanese garden landscape. Height 12.5 cm.

A 1930's English 'Wilkinson' jardiniere with floral decoration,…

1930's English Wilkinson Jardiniere with Floral Decoration

A 1930's English 'Wilkinson' jardiniere with floral decoration, approx 22 cm high, 25 cm dia.

A Wilkinson, England float bowl with a Japanese printed rim,…

Wilkinson England Float Bowl with Japanese Rim (8 words)

A Wilkinson, England float bowl with a Japanese printed rim, crazing to bowl, diameter 25 cm

A Wilkinson float bowl frog of a kingfisher on a rock, chip to…

Kingfisher Frog Bowl by Wilkinson, 18cm

A Wilkinson float bowl frog of a kingfisher on a rock, chip to base, height 18 cm

1920's Wilkinson Chinese lantern lustre vase 21 cm high

Wilkinson Chinese Lantern Vase

1920's Wilkinson Chinese lantern lustre vase 21 cm high

Vintage Wilkinson 'Oriflamme' miniature vase lustre decorated,…

Lustre Decorated Miniature Vase by Wilkinson, 1920s

Vintage Wilkinson 'Oriflamme' miniature vase lustre decorated, marked to base, circa 1920s, crack to body, height 6 cm