Aynsley, John, & Sons Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Aynsley, James
- Aynsley, John
- Aynsley China Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Longton, City of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands, England
Sectors:
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Luxury / consumer goods production
Domestic ceramic products manufacture
Notes:
Traced origins to John Aynsley who established the business in 1775 at Longton, then known as Lane End. Early on specialised in making beer and cider mugs. Later owned by James Aynsley, subsequently by John Aynsley, etc. From late 19th century traded as John Aynsley & Sons. 1933 incorporated and converted to public company in 1948. 1970 acquired by Waterford Glass and renamed Aynsley China Ltd. 1987 acquired by management and in 1997 acquired by Belleek Pottery
Publications:
- Aynsley China by Ashworth, Frank
- Family of Potters. The Aynsleys of Longton as china manufacturers and entrepreneurs within their community by Ashworth, Frank
- 'John Aynsley & Sons Ltd. Bone chinaware manufacturers' in Alan Hess, Some British Industries. Their expansion and achievements, 1936-1956 by Hess, Alan
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Aynsley, James
- Aynsley, John
- Aynsley China Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Longton, City of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands, England
Sectors:
- Luxury / consumer goods production Domestic ceramic products manufacture
Notes:
Traced origins to John Aynsley who established the business in 1775 at Longton, then known as Lane End. Early on specialised in making beer and cider mugs. Later owned by James Aynsley, subsequently by John Aynsley, etc. From late 19th century traded as John Aynsley & Sons. 1933 incorporated and converted to public company in 1948. 1970 acquired by Waterford Glass and renamed Aynsley China Ltd. 1987 acquired by management and in 1997 acquired by Belleek PotteryPublications:
- Aynsley China by Ashworth, Frank
- Family of Potters. The Aynsleys of Longton as china manufacturers and entrepreneurs within their community by Ashworth, Frank
- 'John Aynsley & Sons Ltd. Bone chinaware manufacturers' in Alan Hess, Some British Industries. Their expansion and achievements, 1936-1956 by Hess, Alan