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Carlton Ware Limited (Pottery Manufacturer) (1890-1992) (Staffordshire, United Kingdom)

 Organization

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Dates

  • Existence: 1890 - 1992

Places

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

 File

Carlton Ware Papers, 1986 - 1992

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/4/2/6
Scope and Contents A bundle of paperwork relating to Luck & Flaw's business relationship with Carlton Ware, which purchased the manufacturing, marketing and distribution rights over the partnership's ceramic ware, between 1987 and 1988. Topics include, but are not limited to: Luck & Flaw's initial intention to contract the aforementioned rights to Audley Porcelain; negotiations with Carlton Ware; revised and finalised versions of the contract between them; orders for ceramic ware from third parties;...
Dates: 1986 - 1992
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Special Collections Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. Please see specific entries within the catalogue for any access restrictions present for particular files or items. For further details on conditions governing access please contact specialcollections@lib.cam.ac.uk . Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Luck & Flaw / Ceramic Ware / Ceramics Paperwork
 Item

Margaret Thatcher Mug, c 1987

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/4/1/7/2/2
Scope and Contents A ceramic mug modelled in the likeness British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, by Luck & Flaw. This mug design was first produced in 1983, as memorabilia for the British General Election, alongside another mug that resembled Labour Party leader Michael Foot. However, this particular mug appears to be a later reproduction, perhaps manufactured by Carlton Ware, c 1987. This mug is lighter in wieght than the original, and the glossy finish has a green tint to it. This version of the mug...
Dates: c 1987
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Luck & Flaw / Ceramic Ware / Ceramics / Mugs and Related Mould / Mugs
 Item

Margaret Thatcher Teapot, c 1980-c 1987

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/4/1/1/4
Scope and Contents

A ceramic teapot with accompanying lid that is made in the image of Margaret Thatcher's head. The teapot has a glossy, white finish, which has a slight green tint.

The teapot was modelled by Luck & Flaw. It is unclear whether this item was made by the original manufacturers of the teapot, English Ironstone Tableware and Gill Wing Ceramics, or if it is one of the later examples made by Carlton Ware, which handled production in 1987.

Dates: c 1980-c 1987
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Luck & Flaw / Ceramic Ware / Ceramics / Margaret Thatcher Teapots and Related Moulds
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Mugs, 1983 - 1988

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/4/1/7/2
Scope and Contents

Ceramic mugs modelled by Luck & Flaw, which bear a likeness to the following politicians: British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, leader of the Labour Party, Michael Foot; and American President Ronald Reagan. Two of the mugs were made for the 1983 British General Election.

Dates: 1983 - 1988
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Luck & Flaw / Ceramic Ware / Ceramics / Mugs and Related Mould
 Item

Ronald Reagan Coffeepot, c 1981-c 1987

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/4/1/2/2
Scope and Contents

A ceramic coffeepot with accompanying lid that is made in the image of Ronald Reagan's head. The coffeepot has a white, glossy finish.

The teapot was modelled by Luck & Flaw. It is unclear whether this item was made by the original manufacturers of the teapot, English Ironstone Tableware and Gill Wing Ceramics, or if it is one of the later examples made by Carlton Ware, which handled production in 1987.

Dates: c 1981-c 1987
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Luck & Flaw / Ceramic Ware / Ceramics / Ronald Reagan Coffeepot and Related Mould
 Item

Set of Eggcups, 1982 - 1988

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/4/1/5/3
Scope and Contents

A set of nine ceramic eggcups, modelled by Luck & Flaw, which bear caricature faces of the following British politicians and members of the royal family: Margaret Thatcher, Neil Kinnock, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, two copies of a baby Prince William, and a baby Princess Beatrice. All eggcups have a white glossy finish.

This set is incomplete, missing those for Prince Charles [afterwards King Charles III] and Diana, Princess of Wales.

Dates: 1982 - 1988
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Special Collections Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. Please see specific entries within the catalogue for any access restrictions present for particular files or items. For further details on conditions governing access please contact specialcollections@lib.cam.ac.uk . Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Luck & Flaw / Ceramic Ware / Ceramics / Eggcups and Related Moulds

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