One of the least familiar names in English majolica is the Victoria Pottery Company. Rarely seen today because of its brief production output, it is among the finest quality majolica made during the heyday of the Victorian period.
Founded in 1882 under the name of Robinson, Leadbetter & Leason, the company produced wares for decoration and everyday use in majolica, white and decorated earthenware. Marked with an impressed triangular VPC mark between two swords, the execution of the decoration was uniformly excellent though occasional pieces showed a naïveté of design not seen in the larger potteries. Some pieces, however, were of great sophistication and could be easily mistaken for the work of George Jones or Wedgwood were they not marked otherwise.
Founded in 1882 under the name of Robinson, Leadbetter & Leason, the company produced wares for decoration and everyday use in majolica, white and decorated earthenware. Marked with an impressed triangular VPC mark between two swords, the execution of the decoration was uniformly excellent though occasional pieces showed a naïveté of design not seen in the larger potteries. Some pieces, however, were of great sophistication and could be easily mistaken for the work of George Jones or Wedgwood were they not marked otherwise.
Victoria Pottery wicker plate
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| The VPC impressed mark found on the reverse. |
VPC majolica Darwin monkey jewel tray Victoria Pottery jardiniere |
VPC majolica charger |
VPC majolica partridge game terrine
VPC majolica mallard game terrine
Victoria Pottery majolica Boar’s Head terrine
VPC majolica Victoria cheese bell  VPC Marigold majolica tea set |
Robert Leason departed the firm in 1883 and the company was acquired by Thomas Forester who continued production of VCP designs. The company continued in majolica production until 1885. The pottery remained in the production of decorated earthenware first as the Victoria Works and then as the Coronation Pottery under a succession of various owners until the 1960's.
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