Antique Abbey pattern blue and white bowl manufactured in England by GEORGE JONES AND SONS between 1901/1910. Originally known as Abbey Wreath this design had previously been produced by William Adams in the 1840s. Company founder George Jones bought many of Adams patterns in 1861.
A series of stylish Abbey scenes and confident floral scroll decoration with a riot of deep blues used to good effect and a quality glaze finish, clear makers stamp to the base. 
A nice decorative piece with many potential uses, large enough for open display but also suitable to place within a display cabinet.
Size - 23cm diameter, 12cm tall.
History - 
George Jones was a manufacturer of earthenware, majolica and china ware at Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent  At the age of 14 George Jones started a seven year apprenticeship with Minton. After completion in 1844 he worked as a traveling salesman for Wedgwood. 
By 1850 George had established himself as a successful pottery merchant and by 1856 he had opened a pottery showroom in Glebe Street, Stoke.
George started manufacturing around 1861 at the Bridge Works, Stoke, as George Jones & Co.
In 1864 he purchased land from Colin Minton Campbell and in 1865 the company moved to the newly built factory - the Trent Potteries. Production of majolica ware started in 1865. 
From 1872 china production was started.
By 1873 the two eldest sons, Frank Ralph Jones and George Henry Jones became partners in the business which was renamed George Jones & Sons. 'Crescent' was registered as a trademark for the new company.
At this time the business had 590 employees. 
In 1894 the business was incorporated as George Jones and Sons Ltd. 
George Jones died in 1893 - the business continued under the name 'George Jones & Sons' 
£106.00 including postage to UK mainland zone 1 addresses.
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This is a genuine antique piece offered in good clean condition. Please refer to images for condition, please note small manufacturing blemish in the glaze within the base of the bowl. The other items in our images are not included.