Lovatts Langley Ware (England) ceramics

Lovatts Langley Ware was a British pottery company that operated from 1895 to 1982. It was located in the village of Langley Mill, Nottinghamshire, England. The pottery was originally founded in 1865 by James Calvert, but it was not until 1883 that Albert and John Lovatt entered into partnership with Calvert and the pottery's name was changed to Calvert and Lovatt. In 1895, William Calvert left the partnership and the pottery was renamed Lovatt & Lovatt. The Lovatt brothers were both experienced potters, having previously worked at the nearby Denby Pottery. Under their leadership, Lovatt & Lovatt quickly became known for its high-quality slip-decorated earthenware.

The pottery's distinctive style was characterized by its use of bold colours and simple geometric designs. Lovatt & Lovatt also produced a range of other types of pottery, including tableware, ornaments, and garden ware. Some of the most popular Langley Ware more... patterns included Peacock, Sunshine, Wild Rose, Delphinium and Poppy. The pottery was particularly successful in the early 20th century, and its products were exported all over the world. In 1913, the pottery was converted into a private limited company, Lovatt & Lovatt Ltd.

The pottery continued to operate successfully until the early 1960s, when it began to face increasing competition from imported pottery. In 1959, Lovatt & Lovatt was acquired by J Bourne & Son (Denby). The pottery continued to produce Langley Ware under the new ownership, but production gradually declined and the pottery was eventually closed in 1982. less...