In the late eighteenth century New Hall made ceramic history as the first pottery in Stafford shire to manufacture porcelain successfully. A previous attempt at Longton Hall had ended in failure in 1760.

Around 1780 A syndicate of Stafford shire's potters purchased Cook worthy's patent from Richard Champion, and under the latter's guidance settled at New Hall to make porcelain.

John Turner, famous in the annals of pottery, Potter to the Prince of Wales, was a founder member of the company by whom Shelton Hall (New Hall) was acquired. This company was Hollins, Warburton and Co and it was they who acquired Champion's patent and began to make porcelain. This, the second effort to establish the manufacture of porcelain in Stafford shire was successful, and marked the beginning of the Stafford shire porcelain industry


In the late eighteenth century New Hall made ceramic history as the first pottery in Staffordshire to manufacture porcelain successfully. A previous attempt at Longton Hall had ended in failure in 1760. About 1780 a syndicate of Staffordshire’s potters purchased Cookworthy’s patent from Richard Champion, and under the latter’s guidance settled at New Hall to make porcelain.

John Turner, famous in the annals of pottery, Potter to the Prince of Wales, was a founder member of the company by whom Shelton Hall (New Hall) was acquired. This company was Hollins, Warburton and Co. and it was they who acquired Champion’s patent and began to make porcelain. This, the second effort to establish the manufacture of porcelain in Staffordshire was successful, and marked the beginning of the Stafford shire porcelain industry.

Early New Hall Bowl Unusual floral pattern. This one is circa 1790 8” diameter x 1¾” deep and in good condition, free of any damage or repairs!

Antique Porcelain & Pottery