Bishop & Stonier (Staffordshire)

Ok, so here are a few pieces from my Bishop & Stonier (BISTO) collection - a Staffordshire factory that definitely deserves more recognition. They started life in 1891 as the last partnership in a history of one factory, and eventually were bought out by the George Jones factory in the 1930s. Their success was mainly in exported domestic goods, but there is also a strong body of decorative works as evidenced by this early 20th century selection.



This jug uses a design by the designer/illustrator Louis Rhead who was the uncle of the mightily successful Charlotte Rhead. It's unclear whether he had any direct involvment with the Bisto factory or whether they simply "borrowed" his design.





oriental inspired designs were a re-occurring theme for Bisto wares.

Hi this is my pot, can anybody help, it is a Bishop and Stonier lidded pot, I have included a few photo's if anybody can help.

Many thanks

Steve

1930s production after the Bishop name had been taken over by the George Jones partnership - probably a biscuit jar or for preserves?

thought it was about time i showed abit more of my collection

Powell, Bishop & Stonier
should be produced between 1878-1891?
shows traces of use...

That's a nice pattern, haven't seen it before. I recently did a post on my blog which showed various various designs all on this shape of jug (which originally would have been part of a wash set... you don't have the bowl too do you?).

unfortunately the bowl is missing

if anyone on the forum ever happens upon any trade adverts or articles about the Powell / Bishop & Stonier factories please do let me know - i'd be very interested to see them!