Samuel & John Burton

Samuel & John Burton potted in New Street, Shelton, and are listed in directories from 1834 to 1841. Godden states that they succeeded James Keeling and gives their dates as 1832 to 1845. They produced at least three different relief-moulded jugs, each identified with the maker's initials and a model number in their moulded marks.

"No.3" (Foliate Scrolls) Design not published or registered. This was also issued as "No.8" below, but the significance of the different model numbers is not yet clear. The same jug was made by the so-called Chrysanthemum Factory with their pad mark numbered 53. Marks: moulded octagonal scroll containing "S & J B / No.3" Illustrations: none
"No.6" Design not published or registered. Marks: moulded octagonal scroll containing "S & J B / No.6" Illustrations: Henrywood BJ/461
"No.8" Design not published or registered. This appears to be the same as "No.3" above, but the significance of the different model numbers is not yet clear. Marks: moulded octagonal scroll containing "S & J B / No.8" Illustrations: none
"No.14" (Grouse Shooters) Design not published or registered. Marks: moulded foliate scroll cartouche containing "S. & J. B. / No.14" Illustrations: none The source for the scene has been identified as a mezzotint after James Northcote RA – "Grouse Shooters in the Forest of Bowland" (in mirror image on side shown)
Number not yet known Design not published or registered. A sprigged jug with hexagonal body. Marks: moulded octagonal scroll containing "S & J B / No.?" (number not readable) Illustrations: none

Credits: Ken Carter; Dick Henrywood; Leslie LeFevre-Stratton; Guy Loveday; Sworders, Stansted Mountfitchet