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James Kent Limited (Pottery Manufacturer) (1897-c 2008) (United Kingdom)

 Organization

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Dates

  • Existence: 1897 - c 2008

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
 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
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Ronald Reagan Mugs/Toby Jugs, c 1988

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/4/1/7/2/3
Scope and Contents

Two examples of a small mug/toby jug that bears the likeness of American President Ronald Reagan, modelled by Luck & Flaw and manufactured by James Kent Limited.

Dates: c 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 / Mugs
 Item

Ronald Reagan Mug/Toby Jug, c 1988

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/4/1/7/2/3/1
Scope and Contents

An example of a ceramic mug made in the likeness of American President Ronald Reagan. This mug was modelled by Luck & Flaw, and manufactured by James Kent Limited. This particular mug has a glossy, white finish.

Dates: c 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 / Mugs / Ronald Reagan Mugs/Toby Jugs
 Item

Ronald Reagan Mug/Toby Jug, c 1988

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/4/1/7/2/3/2
Scope and Contents

An example of a ceramic mug made in the likeness of American President Ronald Reagan. This mug was modelled by Luck & Flaw, and manufactured by James Kent Limited. This particular mug has a glossy, white/grey finish.

Dates: c 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 / Mugs / Ronald Reagan Mugs/Toby Jugs
 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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