Myott Antique China

Myott, Son & CO. Limited started as a family run business in 1898. Originally, it operated from the Alexander Pottery in Stoke, Staffordshire, which is in Northern England. Two brothers, Ashley and Sydney Myott moved the company to Brownfield’s Works in Cobridge. Because of growing demand, the company was expanded again to Upper Hanley Potter in 1925 which was adjacent to Brownfield’s Works.

In addition to antique china, Myott produced hand painted Art Deco wares. Some of the most popular Myott products are geometric shaped vases and jugs from this era. Vital pattern info and office files were lost in a fire at the factory in 1949, and the company was eventually taken over by the Churchill Group in 1976.

If you are asking yourself “How do I value antiques like Myott,” don’t worry there are several ways. You can check an antiques price guide, or an auction site and find a wide variety of prices for Myott wares. Depending on the era of your item, which you can tell by the different crown marks the company used, the price can range from around ten dollars to over two hundred dollars.

If you think you have a rare piece, it would definitely be in your best interest to look into antique appraisals. These days, you can find the worth and history of your item easily and very inexpensively on websites like iTaggit. iTaggit user Caryjaysells has a beautiful three-piece tea set by Myott, Son & CO. Limited. If you like the look and history that comes with Myott check your local antique dealer today for a piece of your very own.