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The vast majority of Gray's Pottery patterns was designated in one of two series:
The 'A' prefix appears to have been introduced in 1932 when, theoretically, 9999 had been reached - note that the highest four-digit number recorded so far is 9726.
When A9999 had been reached, in about 1955, new series were introduced using a range of other prefixes such as: B, D and S.
The conclusion of current research can be summarised as follows:
- using a four-digit number
- using the letter 'A' plus a four-digit number
The 'A' prefix appears to have been introduced in 1932 when, theoretically, 9999 had been reached - note that the highest four-digit number recorded so far is 9726.
When A9999 had been reached, in about 1955, new series were introduced using a range of other prefixes such as: B, D and S.
The conclusion of current research can be summarised as follows:
Patterns: Numbering system
Small quantities of patterns with other prefixes have been recorded but with little information and examples it is difficult to know how extensive these ranges were. They include:
C - three numbers known (C133, C511 and C1640)
F - two numbers known (F104 and F131), both seen on William Kent figures. The 'F' may simply signify a figure.
K - one number known (K2059), on a 1950s stoneware casserole dish.
T - one number known (T225/5), on a square tile. The 'T' may simply signify a tile.
Y - one number known (Y9339), vine resist pattern on a yellow ground. A9339 is the same pattern on a white ground, so 'Y' may signify yellow.
C - three numbers known (C133, C511 and C1640)
F - two numbers known (F104 and F131), both seen on William Kent figures. The 'F' may simply signify a figure.
K - one number known (K2059), on a 1950s stoneware casserole dish.
T - one number known (T225/5), on a square tile. The 'T' may simply signify a tile.
Y - one number known (Y9339), vine resist pattern on a yellow ground. A9339 is the same pattern on a white ground, so 'Y' may signify yellow.
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