Le franc canton

Site dedicated to Canadian Heraldic or Crested China

 

The Gallery

Canadian heraldic china can be fitted into four distinct periods

I     The 19th century 

Wood and Son berry service with the arms of the Dominion of Canada, c. 1900. Advertising Pieces and Hotel Ware 

Canada Our Country Tray 1.jpg (7385 bytes)

Tray by William Lowe of Longton inscribed in the centre “Canada Our Country”. c. 1897. Commemoratives and Armorial Portrait Plates

II     1900 to 1918

Foley_Pitcher_Sascatchewan_DCP_2808.JPG (27945 bytes)

The Foley China creamer with the arms of the Province of  Saskatchewan, c. 1905-1910.  The Foley China / Shelley

Arcadian_China_Miniature_Bell_with_Dominion_of_Canada_Arms_DCP_2865.JPG (15785 bytes)

Arcadian China miniature bell with the Arms of the Dominion of Canada, c. 1903-1906. Miniatures Goss, Arcadian, Carlton, Florentine & Others

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Adams deep blue dip jasper ware dreg bowl with the arms of the City of Vancouver  applied in relief, c. 1905-1914.  The Adams Company

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Frank Beardmore (Sutherland Art Ware), water jugs and milk pitchers, creamware and basaltine, c. 1905. Frank Beardmore & Co. (Sutherland Art Ware) 

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Wedgwood deep blue dip jasper ware tea set  with the arms of the Dominion of Canada applied in relief, c.1905. Wedgwood Basalt, Jasper and Tableware
Wedgwood Souvenir Plates Series with Royal Pattern

Victoria_Austria_sugar_bowl_c.1905-1914.jpg (24594 bytes)

Victoria Austria sugar bowl or bonbon jar with the arms of the Dominion of Canada, c.1905-1914. Austrian and German Manufacturers

III   1918 to 1945

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Aynsley pin dish for Canada's Diamond Jubilee with the arms of  Canada, 1927. Canada's Diamond Jubilee 1927

Aynsley China  small Coronation plate bearing the portrait of George VI and Queen Elizabeth, adorned  with the arms of  Canada and other Commonwealth countries, 1937. Coronations 1936-1937
Hollinshead & Kirkham Unicorn Pottery plate featuring the portraits of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth for the visit to Canada and the United States, 1939 DCP_3015.JPG (22441 bytes) Hollinshead & Kirkham  plate with the portraits of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth for the visit to Canada and the U.S., 1939. Royal Visit 1939

Willow_Art_miniature_bottle_for_Vancouver_BC_with_the_Arms_of_Canada_DCP_2904.JPG (9861 bytes)

Willow Art miniature bottle for Vancouver B.C.  with the arms of Canada, 1921-1923. Willow Art

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Plate by Grey  with the arms of Canada, c. 1933+ Gray, Mason, Paragon, Spode, Wedgwood

Royal_Winton_Grimwades_Salt_and_Pepper_Set_with_Dominion_of_Canada_Arms_c.1931-1950.jpg (13502 bytes)

Royal Winton (Grimwades) salt and pepper set with the arms of the Dominion of Canada, 1934-1950. Grimwades (Royal Winton)

Oscar_Schaller_and_Co._Bavaria_Germany_pin_dishes_with_the_arms_of_the_Provinces_of_Manitoba_and_Quebec_before_1945_DCP_3033.JPG (15692 bytes)

Oscar Schaller & Co., Bavaria, Germany pin dishes with the arms of the Provinces of Manitoba and Quebec, before 1945. German and Czechoslovakian Production 

IV  Since the Second World War

 Royal visit 1959 trinket box DCP_2978.JPG (18076 bytes)  Arthur Wood, England, trinket box celebrating the visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to Canada in 1959. Coronation, Royal Visits and Royal Events
Royal_Stafford_Cup_and_Saucer_with_Ontarion_Arms_c._1950.jpg (29885 bytes) Royal Stafford cup and saucer with the arms of the Province of  Ontario, c. 1950+ Adderley, Elizabethan, Royal Albert, Royal Doulton, Royal Ducal, Royal Stafford, Royal Windsor and Other English Companies. 

 Rosenthal_Germany_plate_for_the_Centennial_and_Expo_67_with_the_logo_of_the_exhibition_the_map_of_Canada_and_the_arms_of_the_provinces_and_territories_1967_DCP_3042.JPG (21719 bytes)

Rosenthal, Germany, plate for the Centennial and Expo 67 with the logo of the exhibition, the map of Canada and the arms of the provinces and territories, 1967. Major Canadian Historical and National Events 
 Coalport_RCMI_Centenary_plate_with_the_arms_of_Canada_and_various_regimental_badges_1890_-1990_CentennialDCP_3043.JPG (26132 bytes) Coalport, Royal Canadian Military Institute in Toronto, Ontario  Centenary plate with the 1868 shield of  Canada and various regimental badges, "1890 - 1990". Military

 Bawane_Canada_footed_RCMP_cup_1971DCP_3047.JPG (23879 bytes)

Banawe, Canada, footed cup with handle with the badge of the R.C.M.P., 1971+ Royal Canadian Mounted Police
 Made in Canada stein with the arms of the Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, c. DCP_3054.JPG (19595 bytes)  Made in Canada stein with the arms of the Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, 1951+  Universities

Peterborough Art Pottery, Ontario mug with the arms of New Brunswick moulded in relief, n.d. DCP_3055.JPG (16731 bytes)

Peterborough Art Pottery, Ontario, mug with the arms of the Province of New Brunswick in relief, n.d.   Beauce, Laurentian, Medalta and Other Canadian Companies

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