Denis,

The only reference I can find regarding William
Fairbairns is from:

Godden, Geoffery A. (1999) Godden's Guide to
Ironstone, Stone and Granite Wares. Antique
Collector's Club, Woodbridge Sufolk UK.

The entry reads exactly as follows (p.241):

"Printed marks occur comprising a reproduction of the
British Royal Arms and supporters with the name
"William Fairbairs" below and "Ironstone China" above.
I have, however, been unable to trace a British potter
of this name. The mark may, therefore, relate to a
mid-Victorian wholesaler, importer or exporter."

Yet another vague reference. Big surprise.

Dave



--- Denis Gojak <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Colleagues
>
> I am after any information or sightings of ceramics
> produced with the printed base mark 'WM FAIRBAIRN'
> within a garter and crown.  The piece I have comes
> from a deposit pretty tightly dated to 1863-1870.
> It is a plate or dish that has mouldings of raised
> areas on the rim.  The upper part is glazed.  The
> body is a hard reddish fabric with a distinctive
> dark grey core.  As it was found in Sydney and has
> the garter / crown I am assuming it is of British
> manufacture.
>
> The same mark is mentioned in Godden [no 4429] but
> he is uncertain of the attribution beyond knowing of
> a Fairbairn potter operating in Sunderland.
>
> Can anyone help?
>
> Denis
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