The Royal Albert brand only came into being in 1904, even though the pottery works where it was produced, the Albert Works, (named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s Consort and husband), had been in production since 1846.

Thomas Clarke Wild and his father, Thomas Wild Senior, bought the Albert Works, in Longton, in 1895. They decided to specialise in affordable tea, breakfast and dessert wares with floral designs, branded as Thomas C. Wild & Co, 1 with a backstamp of "T.C.W".

The association with name of Prince Albert ultimately led to the future success of the company. Thomas Wild and Co produced a range of Commemorative pieces for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, and she presented them with a Royal Warrant.

Thomas Clarke Wild II became sole proprietor on the death of his father in 1898. In 1904, as a result of the Royal Warrant and their more...

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Royal Albert 'Lady Hamilton' six person coffee suite, height 18.5 cm - pot

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Royal Albert Lady Hamilton Coffee Set (10 words)

Fifteen piece Royal Albert coffee set pattern: Lady Hamilton, comprising 6 coffee cups & saucers, Coffee pot, sugar and creamer

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Royal Albert Lady Hamilton 21-Piece Tea Set

Royal Albert 'Lady Hamilton' tea set 21 pieces, including 6 trios, cream jug, (with hairline crack), sugar bowl, and cake plate.

Six Royal Albert trios 'Lady Hamilton' pattern

Royal Albert Lady Hamilton Trio Set

Six Royal Albert trios 'Lady Hamilton' pattern

Extensive part Royal Albert lady Hamilton service

Royal Albert Lady Hamilton Service Collection

Extensive part Royal Albert lady Hamilton service

Royal Albert porcelain Lady Hamilton trio

Royal Albert Lady Hamilton Trio Porcelain Set

Royal Albert porcelain Lady Hamilton trio