Retro & Vintage 1970’s Wood & Sons Alpine Ironstone Set Of Four Coffee Cups & Saucers – Sherwood Pattern Tableware An art pottery bowl designed

An art pottery bowl designed in a star shape with flared sides

aside from which it is in perfect usable condition

The blade may require a polish and the handle has age related wear

Please note that these items are new and not second hand

Retro & Vintage 1970’s Wood & Sons Alpine Ironstone Set Of Four Coffee Cups & Saucers – Sherwood Pattern Tableware An art pottery bowl designedThe firm was established in 1865 by Absalom Wood and his son Thomas Francis Wood. In 1921 Harry F Wood took over from his father Thomas and the firm became successful. In 1954 the firm became an Ltd. under the name Wood & Sons. During the 1970s the firm fought two unsuccessful takeover bids, one by Barrets in 1975 and the other by Staffordshire Pottery in 1979. The takeover bids weakened the firm financially and in 1981 the bank took control of the