1880s

Burford Brothers was founded by brothers Oliver, George and Robert Burford.  This potter was in existence from 1882 to 1902.  The pottery became known for the quality of its decorative work.

William Brunt, Jr. & Co. operated from 1865 to 1878.  The founder began making white ware at the East Liverpool pottery in 1877.  In 1878, his son William and son-in-law, Brad Louthan, joined him and the company name changed to William Brunt, Son & Co.  It operated under this name until 1911.

Tempest, Brockmann & Co. was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1862 by Messrs. M. and N. Tempest along with Christian E. Brockmann.  In 1881, the company reorganized under the name Tempest, Brockmann and Sampson Pottery Co. using the English lion and unicorn mark with the letters T. B. & Co. underneath.  In 1887, the pottery was purchased by the only surviving member of the firm, Christian E. Brockmann and became Brockmann Pottery Company.
The only Tea Leaf decorated pieces that have been found to date are cups and saucers.

Brockmann Pottery Company was organized by Christian E. Brockmann in 1887.  Originally the pottery was established by Messrs. Tempest, Brockmann & Co. in 1862 and used the English lion and unicorn mark with T. B. & Co. underneath.  In 1881, the name was changed to Tempest, Brockmann & Sampson Pottery Co.  After 1887 when it became Brockmann Pottery Co., the same English lion and unicorn mark was used; however, beneath the mark appeared the letters B. P. Co.  The pottery was located in the West End of Cincinnati on Richmond Street.  Mr.

Years of Operation: 1884-1925

Anchor Pottery was first owned by Israel Lacey.  Lacey owned the pottery from 1884 until his death in 1897.  After Lacey's death, the pottery was taken over by a partnership between James E. Norris, Frank S. Jones and Cyril D. Jones from 1897 to 1926. The later built the business up to 250 employees operating 14 kilns.  In the early 21st century some of the pottery buildings still existed on New York Avenue.  

The leaves of the Tea Leaf motif used by this firm are very spikey.

In 1876 American Crockery company was producting white granite wares.  The mark used was the English Lion & Unicorn with the initials of the company underneath it.

Also: Arthur J. Wilkinson Late R. Alcock
 

1885-1898

1870-1892.