OLDCOURT (Hand Painted) LUSTRE WARE Tallest Is 19 cm VASES c...

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OLDCOURT (Hand Painted) LUSTRE WARE Tallest Is 19 cm VASES c1930s
(1955 to 1998 Name changed to J. Fryer Ltd and the Oldcourt name came into use.
From 1955 whiteware was no longer brought in and all items were manufactured on the premises. In 1960 the directors were listed as J. Fryer, J. Fryer Jnr., and M. Fryer.
James Fryer senior died in 1970 and the business went to his sons James and John and in turn to there sons also James and John. J. Fryer Ltd was sold in 1998.
1998 Onwards
Cortman Ltd purchased part of the business in 1998 and production continued at the Crownford Works, Tunstall.
LJB Ceramics also purchased part of J. Fryer Ltd in 1998 and production using the Oldcourt name continued accompanied by a stamp of Lorna's signature.)