Antique Royal Staffordshire Pottery

[Donna Johnson]

Hello ,

I am trying to date and value this washbasin and pitcher. I couldn't find an exact match for the mark that is on these pieces. I did find a mark that was very similar but it had England where as my pieces do not. The washbasin is 16" diameter and the pitcher is 10.5 " tall. There are no chips or cracks but there is crazing. Any info is appreciated.

[Donna Johnson]

Here are more pictures, for some reason it only uploaded one picture.

[Donna Johnson]

Another picture,sorry about multiple posts, will try to figure out why it will only upload one picture.

[kathy park]

http://www.marksandlibrary.com/marks/ceramics/p3/filter_q--lion+crown

Donna, it may be an early burslem ? have a look here and see if you can find more info.

[Donna Johnson]

Thanks for the link Kathy. Here is an update on what I've learned which leads me ask another question. I dated the mark to 1886-1891 period. I was told the pattern is called "Reve d' Orient" and was produced in an exclusive and limited pattern.
I have searched everywhere but can't find any info on this particular pattern or any exclusive and limited patterns by either A.J. Wilkinson. Or Royal Staffordshire Pottery during that time period. I have found a similar pattern on a couple pieces but they were produced about 10-15 years later. Does anyone know anything about any of the above mentioned?