Antique Arcadian Miniature White Porcelain Pot or Vessel Made by Arkinstall & Sons: Featuring Knaresborough Castle in North Yorkshire

This Antique Arcadian Miniature White Porcelain Pot, Urn or Vessel, was produced by the firm Arkinstall & Sons in the historic pottery hub of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. It featurs the Knaresborough Castle in North Yorkshire. The condition is excellent, with no chips or cracks. The transfer image of the crest, castle and banner are all clear, vivid, and scratch-free. The bottom displays the manufacturer logo and info. Made in England.

THE MAKERS MARK: An antique Arcadian Crested China piece, produced by the firm Arkinstall & Sons in the historic pottery hub of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, displays a distinctive circular backstamp, featuring a globe surmounted by a crown and the initials "A & S". It was first introduced around 1912 and used throughout the early 20th century, particularly through the 1920s and 1930s. The mark indicates the object belongs to the popular category of crested souvenir ware, which consisted of miniature, white porcelain novelty shapes decorated with the colorful heraldic coats of arms of different British towns, cities, or military regiments. The faint handwritten markings visible near the stamp are factory production notations, likely representing specific shape, pattern, or painter identification numbers.

THE KNARESBOROUGH CASTLE: Is a 12th-century medieval castle ruins sitting high above the river, featuring the Courthouse Museum and views of the gorge, and situated on the River Nidd in North Yorkshire, England. 

For more info on Knaresborough, and their famous castle, please see: Knaresborough - Things to do, Where to Stay,… | Visit North Yorkshire

Size: 1.5 inch diameter opening x 2 inch high

GC&C Stock #7049