John Steventon & Sons.
In 1923 when W Brown left the company it became solely John Steventon & Sons and continued with the manufacture of earthenware until about 1936. Some books though have stated an earlier date of 1934. It is understood that the name of 'Royal Venton' came about following a purchase by a member of the Royalty at an Ideal Home's exhibition.
Olde English Inns - It is believed that there was a series of twenty six inns featured. It has been reported that there was a complete set of designs at the Nell Gwynne cafe in Newcastle-under-Lyme up to the mid 1960's. The building has since been demolished and the where about of the set is not known. So far found are:
1. King's Head - Chigwell, 2. The Star - Alfriston, 3. The Mermaid - Rye, 4. The Flying Horse - Canterbury, 5. The George - Dorchester, 6. The Bell - Waltham, 7. The Lion - Buckden, 8. The Ship - Alveston
This 6 piece set Includes:
Teapot - Flying Horse Canterbury
Milk Jug
Sugar Bowl - Flying Horse Canterbury
Teacup & Saucer - The Mermaid Rye
Cake Plate - The Bell Waltham
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