Thomas Cooper

Thomas Cooper appears to have been involved in two potteries, the directories showing him in Longton from 1846 to 1864 and at Hanley from 1863 to 1867, the latter address appearing against the only jug he registered in 1862. He is not listed by Godden (but does appear in another of Geoffrey Godden's books – Encyclopaedia of British Porcelain Manufacturers). He does not appear to have made any other moulded jugs.

Prince of Wales / Princess Alexandra (not titled) Design registered on 9 December 1862, Parcel 5, Number 158221, by Thomas Cooper of Hanley. Marks: moulded registration diamond Illustrations: Henrywood BJ/463 A parian jug made to commemorate the betrothal of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, to Princess Alexandra of Denmark. They were married in St. George's Chapel, Windsor, on 10 March 1863.

Credits: Tammy Walker