The Carlton Ware works were set up about 1890 by James Frederick Wiltshaw, James Alcock Robinson & William Herbert Robinson in Stoke-on-Trent, and Carlton Ware was adopted as a trade name in 1894.

About 1890 the company introduced its "Blush Ware" range, with floral designs on delicate pastel coloured backgrounds, sometimes with gilded additions.

In 1911 the partnership was dissolved and James Frederick Wiltshaw became the sole proprietor.

During the 1920s, the company became known for its Art Deco lustre wares, which command high prices today.

Many of the patterns were of imaginative geometric and stylised floral designs, some using Egyptian and oriental influences, such as the highly collectable ‘Tutenkahmen’ and ‘Mikado’ ranges.

The "Handcraft" range introduced in 1928 offered modern freehand painted designs with matt glazes which distinguished them from other manufacturers of the time using similar designs.

Other later collectable areas of Carlton Ware are the more...

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A Carlton Ware 'Bleu Royale' coffee set, Carlton Ware, script…

Carlton Ware 'Bleu Royale' Coffee Set, c1930s, Gilt Trim

A Carlton Ware 'Bleu Royale' coffee set, Carlton Ware, script mark, c1930s comprising 6 cups and saucers, twin handled sugar bowl and cover, creamer, coffee pot, water jug, and oval sweets dish, all with gilt trim and handles, the cups with gilt interiors…

A yellow Carlton Ware jug, height 18 cm and matching plate,…

Yellow and Green Carlton Ware Jug and Plate Set

A yellow Carlton Ware jug, height 18 cm and matching plate, length 27 cm together with green example

Carlton Ware ceramic lustre jug decorated in gilt and enamel…

Carlton Ware Lustre Jug with Flowers and Butterflies Design

Carlton Ware ceramic lustre jug decorated in gilt and enamel featuring flowers and butterflies, height 20 cm

Suite of four small Carlton Ware ceramic vases together with a…

Carlton Ware Ceramic Vases and Pitcher Set, Some Damages

Suite of four small Carlton Ware ceramic vases together with a pitcher two pieces have obvious repairs/damages, height 8 to 15 cm

Carlton Ware ceramic 'Rabbits at Dusk' pitcher in lustre…

Lustre Carlton Ware 'Rabbits at Dusk' Pitcher, 16.5 cm (Minor Hairline)

Carlton Ware ceramic 'Rabbits at Dusk' pitcher in lustre colours, height 16.5 cm minor hairline

A collection of Carlton Ware cabbage leaf & Foxglove breakfast…

Carlton Ware Cabbage Leaf & Foxglove Breakfast Set Collection

A collection of Carlton Ware cabbage leaf & Foxglove breakfast set, includes two bowls, a cup & saucer, toast rack, creamer & sugar bowl

A Carlton Ware polka dot 'Countess' coffee service, mid 20th…

Vintage Carlton Ware Polka Dot 'Countess' Coffee Service Set

A Carlton Ware polka dot 'Countess' coffee service, mid 20th century, body shapes 1582, comprising a coffee pot, a covered and handled sugar basin, a cream jug, and six cups and saucers, the exteriors with enameled pink polka dots on the 'Vert Royale'…

Carlton Ware 'Rouge Royale' coffee service for six, comprising…

Carlton Ware 'Rouge Royale' Coffee Service for Six Pieces

Carlton Ware 'Rouge Royale' coffee service for six, comprising coffee pot, sugar bowl and cover, milk jug, six coffee cups and saucers, all decorated with the eponymous rich red ground. Factory marks to the base. (15)

A vintage Carlton ware seven piece apple tea set, circa 1960,…

Vintage Carlton Ware Apple Tea Set, Circa 1960

A vintage Carlton ware seven piece apple tea set, circa 1960, comprising a teapot, covered sugar bowl, milk jug and two cups and associated saucers in pale green with red blush hues and twig handles, backstamps underside, the teapot 13 cm high

Good large Carlton ware jug with red rouge background and…

Carlton Ware Rouge Jug with Secretary Bird Pattern

Good large Carlton ware jug with red rouge background and 'Secretary Bird' pattern, with enamel highlights and gilded handles, height 20 cm

Large Carlton ware jug with blue background and Mikado pattern,…

Carlton Ware Mikado Jug with Enamel and Gilded Details

Large Carlton ware jug with blue background and Mikado pattern, enamel highlights and gilded handles, height 20 cm

Rare Carlton ware 'River Fish' jug also known as 'Shabunkin'…

Rare Carlton Ware 'River Fish' Jug

Rare Carlton ware 'River Fish' jug also known as 'Shabunkin' pattern 3971, barrel form jug with a gilded bracket handle, decorated with a vibrantly enamelled fish and one other, height

Carlton Ware heron & magical tree jug height 14 cm.

Heron and Tree Jug by Carlton Ware

Carlton Ware heron & magical tree jug height 14 cm.

A Carlton ware enamelled spider's web jug with butterfly…

Enamelled Carlton Ware Jug with Spiderweb and Butterflies

A Carlton ware enamelled spider's web jug with butterfly blackberries, leaves, bluebells and orange flowers on dark blue ground. Handle gilded and moderne shape, height 16.5 cm

A Carltonware lustre jug 'Moderne' gilt handled, decorated with…

Carltonware Lustre Jug with Lilac Flowers

A Carltonware lustre jug 'Moderne' gilt handled, decorated with lilac flowers on a mottled pale green ground. Pattern 4310, height 17 cm

A Carlton ware 'New Stork' pattern, famille noir enameled jug…

Carlton Ware Stork Jug, Green & Gold, 18cm

A Carlton ware 'New Stork' pattern, famille noir enameled jug Green inner, gilded handle, height 18 cm

A Carlton ware enamelled part demi-tasse coffee set Lacecap…

Carlton Ware Lacecap Hydrangea Demi-Tasse Set

A Carlton ware enamelled part demi-tasse coffee set Lacecap hydrangea pattern number 3967 ruby lustre. Comprising: coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl, six saucers and five cups

A Carlton ware lustre jug, 'Rabbits at Dusk' pattern squat…

Carlton Ware Rabbit Lustre Jug

A Carlton ware lustre jug, 'Rabbits at Dusk' pattern squat circular, with bright green interior, height 65, diameter 13.5 cm

A Carlton Ware jug in the gum flower pattern, pattern no 3790…

Art Deco Carlton Ware Jug with Gum Flowers

A Carlton Ware jug in the gum flower pattern, pattern no 3790 circa 1930, the Art Deco bulbous jug, hand enamelled with striking gum flowers, leaves and gumnuts on mottled greenish ground, with gilded handle and rim, stamped and painted marks underside,…

Large Carlton Ware 'Day Oak' pattern jug ribbed baluster shape,…

Carlton Ware 'Day Oak' Jug - 31.5cm

Large Carlton Ware 'Day Oak' pattern jug ribbed baluster shape, 31.5 cm high

Carlton Ware yellow Buttercup jug and dish 11 cm high and 22 cm…

Yellow Buttercup Carlton Ware Jug and Dish Set

Carlton Ware yellow Buttercup jug and dish 11 cm high and 22 cm x 20 cm(respectively)

Art Deco Carlton Ware hollyhock jug with green background and…

Gold-handled Hollyhock Jug with Art Deco Style

Art Deco Carlton Ware hollyhock jug with green background and gold handle, height 17.5 cm

Vintage Carlton Ware coffee set blush pink, with gilt interiors,…

Blush Pink Carlton Ware Coffee Set with Gilt Interiors

Vintage Carlton Ware coffee set blush pink, with gilt interiors, including: 6 coffee cups and saucers, coffee pot, cream jug, and sugar bowl.

Rare Carlton Ware pink lustre ware 'Rabbits at Dusk' pattern…

Pink Lustre Ware Rabbit Jug by Carlton Ware

Rare Carlton Ware pink lustre ware 'Rabbits at Dusk' pattern porcelain jug

Three piece Carlton Ware Rouge Royale coffee set pattern:…

Dragonfly and Lotus Carlton Ware Coffee Set

Three piece Carlton Ware Rouge Royale coffee set pattern: Dragonfly and Lotus, comprising a coffee pot, lidded sugar and creamer

A Carlton Ware Rouge Royale 'New Stork' pattern service, circa…

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Chinoiserie Demitasse Service

A Carlton Ware Rouge Royale 'New Stork' pattern service, circa 1951, pattern introduced 1938 and attributed to Irene Pemberton, comprising a four person demitasse setting with coffee pot, creamer, sugar, bowl, bon bon tray, and a large display jug, in…

Good Carlton Ware part coffee set fruit and berry pattern on…

Carlton Ware Fruit Coffee Set & Posy Vase

Good Carlton Ware part coffee set fruit and berry pattern on pink ground including 4 coffee cups with gilt interior, and saucers, plus 2 additional saucers, lidded sugar bowl, cream jug, coffee pot; plus a Carlton Ware posy vase.

Three Carlton Ware 'Rouge Royale' pieces including 2 piece set…

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Set and Posy Vase

Three Carlton Ware 'Rouge Royale' pieces including 2 piece set of cream jug and sugar bowl; and posy vase, height 13 cm vase.

Carlton Ware Australian design tea and coffee service, c. 1950,…

Carlton Ware Australian Tea and Coffee Service, 1950 'Windswept'

Carlton Ware Australian design tea and coffee service, c. 1950, 'Windswept' pattern, comprising a coffee pot, a teapot, two cream jugs, two sugar bowls, a butter plate and cover, seven dessert plates, six cups and saucers, retain manufacturer's printed…

A large Carlton Ware ewer vase, teal glaze with bluebells…

Teal Bluebell Carlton Ware Ewer Vase - 36cm Height

A large Carlton Ware ewer vase, teal glaze with bluebells pattern moulded and coloured to the walls, height 36 cm

Carlton Ware ' Icelandic Poppy' green jug height 19 cm

"Icelandic Poppy" Green Jug by Carlton Ware (19cm)

Carlton Ware ' Icelandic Poppy' green jug height 19 cm

A Carlton Ware Guinness Toucan jug, 18.5 cm high

Carlton Ware Toucan Guinness Jug

A Carlton Ware Guinness Toucan jug, 18.5 cm high

A graduated pair of Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Chinese pagoda…

Graduated Rouge Royale Pagoda Jugs with Gilt Enrichments

A graduated pair of Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Chinese pagoda decorated jugs, ornate gilt enrichments. Heights 18 cm and 15 cm

Two Carlton Ware Rouge Royale items, the jug with dragonfly,…

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Jug and Vase Set

Two Carlton Ware Rouge Royale items, the jug with dragonfly, water lilies and wreaths enamelled in colours and gilded, the Art Deco flared vase with conforming florals and spider web. Heights 15 cm and 13 cm

Carltoware Rouge Royale tea set, comprising teapot, sugar bowl,…

Rouge Royale Tea Set: Red and Gold Elegance

Carltoware Rouge Royale tea set, comprising teapot, sugar bowl, creamer, seven demi tasse and saucers, in deep red and accented in gilt

A Carlton Ware Chinoiserie milk jug, deep red with birds in…

Chinoiserie Milk Jug with Birds in Deep Red

A Carlton Ware Chinoiserie milk jug, deep red with birds in flight, 13 x 12 cm

A Carlton Ware 'Pagoda' Rouge Royale handpainted jug, height 16…

Handpainted Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Jug - Pagoda Design

A Carlton Ware 'Pagoda' Rouge Royale handpainted jug, height 16 cm

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale cobweb jug, 15 cm high

15 cm Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Cobweb Jug

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale cobweb jug, 15 cm high

Carlton Ware 'Rouge Royale' Spider Web jug

Rouge Royale Spider Web Jug by Carlton Ware

Carlton Ware 'Rouge Royale' Spider Web jug

Carlton Ware 'Rouge Royale' Flying Crane jug

Rouge Royale Flying Crane Carlton Ware Jug

Carlton Ware 'Rouge Royale' Flying Crane jug

A striking Carlton Ware 'River fish' jug, circa 1935, also…

Carlton Ware Fish Jug

A striking Carlton Ware 'River fish' jug, circa 1935, also known as 'Shabunkin' pattern 3971, the barrel form jug with a gilded bracket handle and a waisted base, decorated with a vibrantly enamelled fish and one other in shadow behind, further…

Carlton Ware 'Vert Royale' coffee set for six persons…

Carlton Ware 'Vert Royale' Coffee Set for Six

Carlton Ware 'Vert Royale' coffee set for six persons comprising a lidded sugar bowl, creamer, with six cups & saucers. Condition, good, minor crazing to the bases, height of sugar bowl, 10.5 cm

A Carlton Ware 'Vert Royale' jug, the body depicting cranes and…

Carlton Ware Vert Royale Crane Jug

A Carlton Ware 'Vert Royale' jug, the body depicting cranes and trees. Height 18 cm. Good condition

A Carlton Ware 'Fighting Cocks' jug, 1937-1941 period, pattern…

Carlton Ware Fighting Cocks Jug

A Carlton Ware 'Fighting Cocks' jug, 1937-1941 period, pattern 4186, the baluster jug with a bracket gilt handle decorated with fowl in combat between red and blue flowers with emerald and apple green colours embellished with gilded tracery and scrolling…

A Carlton Ware 'Rabbits At Dusk' lustre jug, circa 1938,…

Lustre Jug with Rabbit and Tree Design

A Carlton Ware 'Rabbits At Dusk' lustre jug, circa 1938, described on jug as pattern 4247 (pink) but is actually 4249 (mottled orange version) with pattern attributed to Irene Pemberton, the barrel form jug with a bracket handle, decorated in bright green…

A Carlton Ware 'Tiger tree' jug, 1938-1941, pattern 4241, the…

Carlton Ware Tiger Tree Jug

A Carlton Ware 'Tiger tree' jug, 1938-1941, pattern 4241, the barrel form jug with a gilded bracket handle and a waisted base, beautifully decorated with a green gnarled black tree trunk with pendant foliage, gilt tracery and enamelled blooms in emerald…

Carlton Ware 'Spider's Web' coffee service comprising a coffee…

"Spider's Web" Carlton Ware Coffee Service

Carlton Ware 'Spider's Web' coffee service comprising a coffee pot, lidded sugar bowl, creamer & six coffee cups & saucers decorated with spiders web cobwebs with fruiting berries, harebells & dragonflies to a pale green lustre ground. Condition fair,…

Four Carlton Ware serving dishes & a jug with under plate, 24…

Carlton Ware serving set with jug and under plate

Four Carlton Ware serving dishes & a jug with under plate, 24 cm wide (widest) approx

A striking Carlton Ware 'River Fish' jug, circa 1935, also…

Carlton Ware River Fish Jug

A striking Carlton Ware 'River Fish' jug, circa 1935, also known as 'Shabunkin' pattern 3971, the barrel form jug with a gilded bracket handle and a waisted base, decorated with an underglazed modulating green ground, a vibrantly top enamelled fish with…

Carlton Ware green leaf jug together with 2 green leaf dishes

Green Leaf Jug and Dishes Set

Carlton Ware green leaf jug together with 2 green leaf dishes

Carlton Ware hand enamelled jug. C.1930s English wild flowers &…

1930s Carlton Ware Hand-Enamelled Wild Flower Jug

Carlton Ware hand enamelled jug. C.1930s English wild flowers & sky. Crazing, wear to handle & enamel loss to flower. Height 17.5 cm

Carlton Ware jug, 33 cm high. apple blossom

Apple Blossom Carlton Ware Jug

Carlton Ware jug, 33 cm high. apple blossom

Carlton Ware jug, 30 cm high. apple blossom

Apple Blossom Carlton Ware Jug

Carlton Ware jug, 30 cm high. apple blossom

Carlton Ware pitcher, Measuring 17 cm tall. Retains old foil…

Restored Carlton Ware Pitcher with Foil Label

Carlton Ware pitcher, Measuring 17 cm tall. Retains old foil label, restored.

A Carlton Ware Rouge Royale part coffee set - comprising pot…

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Coffee Set

A Carlton Ware Rouge Royale part coffee set - comprising pot (no lid), sugar and creamer, four cups and six saucers

Carlton Ware new Storks yellow ground coffee service comprising…

Yellow Storks Coffee Service with 8 Pieces

Carlton Ware new Storks yellow ground coffee service comprising coffee pot, milk jug, lidded sugar basin and five cups with saucers plus two spare cups

Four various Carlton Ware vases & jug, 11.5 cm high (tallest)

Carlton Ware Vases and Jug Set

Four various Carlton Ware vases & jug, 11.5 cm high (tallest)

A pair of Carlton Ware 'Vert Royale' jugs. Height 15 cm

Carlton Ware Vert Royale Jug Set - 15cm Height

A pair of Carlton Ware 'Vert Royale' jugs. Height 15 cm

Six various Carlton Ware pieces, including jug and small jug…

Carlton Ware Jug, Small Jug, and Bowls Set

Six various Carlton Ware pieces, including jug and small jug with undersaucer; and three various bowls (small rim chips). Height 10 cm (taller)

A group of six Carlton Ware Rouge Royale pieces, circa 1930-40s,…

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Collection

A group of six Carlton Ware Rouge Royale pieces, circa 1930-40s, including a lozenge shaped dish in 'Vine and Grape' pattern 4385, and another in 'Spider's Web', pattern 4254; an Aztec dish in 'Lace Cap Hydrangea' pattern 3967, a leaf dish, a lustre jug…

Eight Carlton Ware jugs, pots and vases, circa 1920-1940,…

Collection of Carlton Ware Jugs, Pots, and Vases

Eight Carlton Ware jugs, pots and vases, circa 1920-1940, including a gilt and blue lustre jug and a matching lidded pot in 'New Mikado' pattern 2728/9; a blue baluster vase in 'Mikado' pattern 2355; a cylindrical flared vase in 'Temple' pattern 4481; a…

A collection of 'New Daisy' embossed Carlton Ware, 1948/49,…

"New Daisy" Carlton Ware Collection, 1948/49

A collection of 'New Daisy' embossed Carlton Ware, 1948/49, seven items comprising a group of five on an apple green ground including an oval dish, a fluted raised dish, a jug, a sugar bowl and a lidded preserve pot with a daisy finial; also a jug and a…

An assortment of Carlton Ware, nineteen pieces including five…

Carlton Ware Assortment: 19 Pieces Including Horsemen Dishes

An assortment of Carlton Ware, nineteen pieces including five horsemen dishes, a floral basket, a bowl, cup, a small figurine, one mustard pot, a pair of novelty jugs, a highland terrier, four miniature cups and vase, a cup and matching saucer, various…

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale coffee set, comprising of coffee pot,…

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Coffee Set with 6 Cups/Saucers

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale coffee set, comprising of coffee pot, milk jug and 6 cup/saucers

Carlton Ware coffee set, comprising of coffee pot, milk jug,…

Carlton Ware Coffee Set with Green Glaze and Gilt

Carlton Ware coffee set, comprising of coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl, 6 cup/saucers and 2 dishes, light green glaze with gilt

One shelf of items, including Carnival glass jug (A/F) Carlton…

Eclectic Shelf Decor

One shelf of items, including Carnival glass jug (A/F) Carlton Ware china, art glass vase etc.

A Carlton Ware blue lustre coffee service, decorated with…

Blue Lustre Kingfisher Coffee Service

A Carlton Ware blue lustre coffee service, decorated with Kingfishers in flight, comprising coffee pot, cream jug, sugar bowl and six gilt cups and five saucers, registration number 721740

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale jug. Oriental temple. Height 17 cm

Rouge Royale Temple Jug - 17cm

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale jug. Oriental temple. Height 17 cm

A Carlton Ware 'Paradise Bird and Tree' coffee service, circa…

Carlton Ware Paradise Bird Coffee Service

A Carlton Ware 'Paradise Bird and Tree' coffee service, circa 1930, registration number 721740, comprising a coffee pot, a sugar basin, a cream jug, and six cups and saucers, the exteriors with the design on a terra cotta ground with black borders, the…

A Carlton Ware, Australian design, Primula pattern tea service…

Primula Tea Set for Two by Carlton Ware

A Carlton Ware, Australian design, Primula pattern tea service for two, Consisting of: one teapot; two teacups; two saucers; one jug; one sugar bowl