There were three potters with the name William Adams from different branches of the Adams family of potters working during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries with some overlapping of production dates. The first was William Adams (1748-1831) of Brick House whose production was not prolific. The second William Adams (1772-1829), was born in Stoke-on-Trent and produced flow-blue ware for the United States market, and the business was continued by his son William (1798-1865). The third, from another branch of the Adams family was William Adams (1746-1805) who was born in Greengates, after reputedly working with Wedgwood. He founded the Greengates Pottery which specialised in the production of creamware and wares that imitated the Wedgwood dark blue jasper ware. On his death the business was taken by his son Benjamin. The pottery was closed in 1820 due to the ill-health of Benjamin. The more...

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Douglas Adams (British), I.) the pulling green, II.) a…

The Green and The Bunker

Douglas Adams (British), I.) the pulling green, II.) a Difficult Bunker, coloured lithographs in attractive framing, 59 x 84 cm each overall

Adams antique English blue Jasper Ware teapot with Sheffield…

Adams Antique English Blue Jasper Teapot with Tunbridge Wells Crest

Adams antique English blue Jasper Ware teapot with Sheffield Plated rim and bearing Tunbridge Wells crest, circa 1910, impressed 'Adams, Tunstall, England', 12 cm high, 16 cm wide

Adams pair of fine quality antique English blue Jasper…

Antique English Blue Jasper Ware Pottery Mantle Urns by Adams

Adams pair of fine quality antique English blue Jasper Ware pottery lidded mantle urns, 18th/19th century, impressed 'Adams', 24 cm high

Adams antique English blue Jasper Ware pottery vase with flower…

Adams Antique Blue Jasper Ware Pottery Vase, circa 1790

Adams antique English blue Jasper Ware pottery vase with flower aid, circa 1790, impressed 'Adams', 21 cm high

Adams antique English sprigged pottery jug with Sheffield…

Adams Antique English Sprigged Pottery Jug with Sheffield Plated Lid

Adams antique English sprigged pottery jug with Sheffield plated mount and lid, early 19th century, 26 cm high

Adams antique English blue Jasper Ware pottery vase with…

Adams Blue Jasper Ware Vase with Greek Frieze, 19th Century

Adams antique English blue Jasper Ware pottery vase with classical Greek frieze, 19th century, (taken from the Parthenon), impressed 'Adams, Est. 1857, Tunstall, England' 14.5 cm high

Adams (attributed) antique English blue Jasper Ware pottery…

Antique English Blue Jasper Ware Pottery Bowl, Early 19th Century

Adams (attributed) antique English blue Jasper Ware pottery bowl with classical frieze, early 19th century, 8 cm high, 19 cm diameter

Adams pair of antique English blue Jasper Ware pottery jugs,…

Antique English Blue Jasper Ware Pottery Jugs by Adams

Adams pair of antique English blue Jasper Ware pottery jugs, circa 1805, impressed 'Adams', 19.5 cm high, 19 cm wide

Adams antique English blue Jasper Ware pottery jardiniere, 19th…

Adams Antique English Blue Jasper Ware Pottery Jardiniere, 19th Century

Adams antique English blue Jasper Ware pottery jardiniere, 19th century, stamped 'Adams, Tunstall, England', 14.5 cm high

An assortment of Children's Crown Lynn pieces, including a bowl,…

Children's Crown Lynn Pieces: Bowl, Cups, Saucers, Luke Adams Kiddibricks

An assortment of Children's Crown Lynn pieces, including a bowl, assorted cups and saucers, and some Luke Adams kiddibricks. Bowl, height 3.7 cm, depth 18.5 cm, largest cup, height 7 cm, width 10 cm, depth 7.5 cm

Rare Poole Carter Stabler Adams unglazed knight on horseback,…

Rare Poole Carter Stabler Adams unglazed knight on horseback figurine

Rare Poole Carter Stabler Adams unglazed knight on horseback, circa 1921-34, possibly a trial piece, impressed factory mark, 18 cm wide

A 19th century Adams blue and white sauce jar with lion handles…

Adams Blue & White Sauce Jar with Lion Handles, 19th Century

A 19th century Adams blue and white sauce jar with lion handles and decoration, length 18 cm

Captain cook Proclamation, Botany bay, 1770, ceramic jug by…

Captain Cook Proclamation Ceramic Jug, Adams England, 20th Century

Captain cook Proclamation, Botany bay, 1770, ceramic jug by Adams of England, early 20th century, factory mark to base, 17.5 cm high

Attributed to Luke Adams Pottery, trough vase, early white…

Luke Adams Pottery White Glazed Ceramic Trough Vase Spiral Motifs

Attributed to Luke Adams Pottery, trough vase, early white glazed ceramic trough, of rectangular shape with a stoneware-type body and spiral motifs on the side, unmarked, height 7.5 cm width 14 cm

A Brendan Adams vase, made from porcelain. With a slight flare…

Teal Porcelain Vase by Brendan Adams - 10.5 cm

A Brendan Adams vase, made from porcelain. With a slight flare to the opening. In a teal glaze. Impressed maker's mark at the base. Height 13.5 cm, diameter 9.6 cm

A Brendan Adams vase, made from porcelain. With small…

Brendan Adams Porcelain Vase with Decorative Protrusions, Maker's Mark

A Brendan Adams vase, made from porcelain. With small decorative protrusions around the body. Maker's mark at base. Height 16 cm, diameter 10 cm

'Centenary of Melbourne' jug by William Adams & Sons Ltd,…

Melbourne Centenary Jug by William Adams & Sons Ltd, 1934

'Centenary of Melbourne' jug by William Adams & Sons Ltd, England 1934, limited edition 89/200, with certificate, 25 cm high

Centenary of Melbourne jug by William Adams & Sons Ltd,…

Centenary Melbourne Jug by William Adams & Sons Ltd, 1934

Centenary of Melbourne jug by William Adams & Sons Ltd, England 1934, limited edition 118/200, with accompanying certificate, 25 cm high

An Adams & Bromley sage green jasper pot pourri vase & cover,…

Sage Green Jasper Potpourri Vase & Cover, Adams & Bromley

An Adams & Bromley sage green jasper pot pourri vase & cover, Adams and Bromley, Stoke-on-Trent, circa 1880, the oviform potpourri vase and domed cover, applied with white beaded oval panels of classical portraits between ribbon tied bows suspending…

Peter Adams forest bench for D.Vise workshop, constructed from…

Salvaged Huon Pine Forest Bench with Cube Inserts

Peter Adams forest bench for D.Vise workshop, constructed from salvaged huon pine with 45 varying cube inserts that create an elongated 'S' shape, Australia, produced 1992, 51 cm high, 197 cm wide, 36 cm deep

Brendon Adams elliptical platter hand painted steam engine…

Hand-Painted Steam Engine Elliptical Platter by Brendon Adams

Brendon Adams elliptical platter hand painted steam engine decoration, impressed mark, 30 cm width

Centenary of Melbourne jug by William Adams & Sons Ltd, England,…

Limited Edition Melbourne Jug by William Adams & Sons

Centenary of Melbourne jug by William Adams & Sons Ltd, England, 1934, limited edition 123/200, 25 cm high

Two wood mounted coconut cups, one inscribed to base: to Mrs…

1940 Coconut Cups with Inscription to Mrs. Bell

Two wood mounted coconut cups, one inscribed to base: to Mrs Bell with best wishes and regards from Bob Adams 1/54th A.A .Coy RAE November 1940, the largest 27 cm high

A pair of Adams jasperware jardinieres, post 1896, with…

Adams Jasperware Jardinieres with Fox Hunting Scenes

A pair of Adams jasperware jardinieres, post 1896, with Tunstall England marks, cobalt blue jardinieres decorated with foliate borders and sprigged with continuous fox hunting scenes and the 'Kill', impressed marks underside, height 20 cm, diameter 22 cm

An Adams Jasperware Jardiniere, post 1896, with Tunstall…

Adams Jasperware Jardiniere with Fox Hunting Scenes

An Adams Jasperware Jardiniere, post 1896, with Tunstall England marks, the cobalt blue jardiniere decorated with foliate borders and sprigged with continuous fox hunting scenes and the 'Kill', impressed marks underside, height 22 cm, diameter 25 cm

Douglas Adams (1853-1920), trout fishing, coloured engraving,…

Limited Edition Trout Fishing Engraving by Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams (1853-1920), trout fishing, coloured engraving, limited edition 61/100, 67 x 84 cm

A jasper Ware Dip jug 19th century decorated with angels,…

19th Century Jasper Ware Angel Jug A/F

A jasper Ware Dip jug 19th century decorated with angels, likely by Adams. A/F. The handle attached with early rivets. Height: 20 cm

A pair of Adams blue Jasperware vases

Adams Blue Jasperware Vases

A pair of Adams blue Jasperware vases

Two Adams circular brass plaques. 41 cm diameter.

Brass Adam Plaques - 41cm Diameter

Two Adams circular brass plaques. 41 cm diameter.

A Sunderland lustre bowl 'Ship Caroline, The Shipwrights Arms,…

Sunderland Lustre Bowl with Ship and Pub Scene

A Sunderland lustre bowl 'Ship Caroline, The Shipwrights Arms, James Leech', Staffordshire, circa 1930 stamped 'Adams, England' 11.5 cm high, 25 cm diameter

Melbourne Centenary 1934 commemorative jug by William Adams &…

Melbourne Centenary 1934 Commemorative Jug by William Adams & Sons

Melbourne Centenary 1934 commemorative jug by William Adams & Sons, limited edition No. 34/200, with original framed certificate, 25 cm high

Large Poole lemonade jug painted with stylized pattern,…

Stylized Lemonade Jug by Carter Stabler and Adams

Large Poole lemonade jug painted with stylized pattern, impressed mark for Carter Stabler and Adams and painted initial CR

Three antique Adams 'Cries of London' plates, approx 25 cm…

Antique Adams Cries of London Plates (Set of 3)

Three antique Adams 'Cries of London' plates, approx 25 cm diameter (3)

Antique Adams chinoiserie platter 45 cm x 35.5 cm approx

Adams Chinoiserie Platter - Antique 45cm x 35.5cm

Antique Adams chinoiserie platter 45 cm x 35.5 cm approx

Early William Adams pattern china

Early Adams Pattern China Collectibles

Early William Adams pattern china

Two Victorian 'Flow blue' English platters, 19th century,…

Victorian Flow Blue Platters, 19th Century

Two Victorian 'Flow blue' English platters, 19th century, including an ironstone H Adams 'Fairy Villas' platter and one other. Length 40 cm. Width 33 cm. And smaller

Large Adams cup and saucer 'Cries of London'

"Cries of London" Adams Cup and Saucer

Large Adams cup and saucer 'Cries of London'

Pair of Adams candlesticks 21 cm high

Adams Candlesticks - 21cm Pair

Pair of Adams candlesticks 21 cm high

Adams pair Cries of London cabinet plates

"Cries of London" Cabinet Plates by Adams Pair

Adams pair Cries of London cabinet plates

A fine Jasperware vase. Mid 19th century, in the manner of…

Jasperware Grapevine Vase

A fine Jasperware vase. Mid 19th century, in the manner of Turner or Adams, the baluster vase upon a circular foot with a short stem and shaped collar neck and cup shaped rim, in rich cobalt and beautifully sprigged with a grapevine frieze, and to the…

Pair Adams jasperware vases

Adams Jasperware Vases Pair

Pair Adams jasperware vases

Adams 'English Scenic' breakfast set for four including teapot…

Adams Scenic Breakfast Set for Four

Adams 'English Scenic' breakfast set for four including teapot jugs etc.

An American Maritime bowl 'Ship Caroline', c.1890's, by Adams,…

Adams' Ship Caroline Maritime Bowl

An American Maritime bowl 'Ship Caroline', c.1890's, by Adams, England. Hand painted transfer decoration, depicting various US maritime subjects, diameter 24.8 cm