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Carlton Ware Papers, 1986 - 1992

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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; sales royalties; the cancellation of Carlton Ware's contract, due to Luck & Flaw's discontent over the former's conduct; Carlton Ware's insolvency in 1989; and the return of ceramic ware blocks, cases and moulds.

Also present is a small amount of paperwork relating to James Kent Limited's work on a baby [Princess Beatrice] eggcup and a Ronald Reagan mug in 1988, and that company's insolvency in 1989. There is also material relating to the marketing of Luck & Flaw's ceramics.

Dates

  • Creation: 1986 - 1992

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Conditions Governing Use

Copyright - held by various parties.

Extent

1 archive box(es) : Paper, photographic material (paper)

Language of Materials

English