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Paragon China - Automatic Door - China PU/PE/Pneumatic/Hydraulic tubes
Paragon China - Automatic Door - China PU/PE/Pneumatic/Hydraulic tubes
History The Star China company was founded in 1897 as a partnership between Herbert Aynsley (great-grandson of the founder of Aynsley China) and Hugh Irving, trading until 1919, and using Paragon as a trade name from about 1900. In 1919, after Aynsley's retirement the company name was changed to Paragon China Company Limited. Irving's two sons subsequently became managing directors of the business. In its early history the firm manufactured tea and breakfast wares, exporting to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. However in the 1930s, Paragon expanded both its market, to include the Americas, and its range of products to include dinnerware. Also at this time, Paragon began its move towards creating a smokeless factory, installing electric kilns. The 1960s saw the company change hands several times, owned for a while by T.C. Wild, then forming part of Allied English Potteries, then becoming part of Royal Doulton. The Paragon name has been retained, mainly with designs based on traditional floral patterns. Unfortunately the early Paragon pattern books are presumed lost, however the Royal commemorative designs are still sought by collectors. Royal warrants 1926 - The Duchess of York (Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon) commissioned china for the nursery of Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II). This pattern is known as "Two for Joy", originating from the English number rhyme One for sorrow, Two for joy associated with magpies, and the legend that two magpies were seen at the christening of Princess Elizabeth. Cup and saucer commissioned to mark the birth of Princess Margaret 1930 - The Duchess of York commissioned a tea service to mark the birth of Princess Margaret Rose (later Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon). This pattern also has two birds, as well as marguerite and rose flower designs, referring to the given names of the princess. 1933 - Queen Mary granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment 1938 - Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment 1953 - Queen Elizabeth II granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment References Stoke-on-Trent museum research resource Paragon China Ltd., Longton, article from British Potters and Pottery Today, by Cyril G. E. Bunt, 1956 External links www.paragonpottery.com Pottery collectors website Paragon International Collectors Club Website, last updated July 26, 2004 Paragon pieces to explore online vde City and Unitary Authority area of Stoke-on-Trent Areas, towns and wards. 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