Retro & Vintage 1970’s Wood & Sons Alpine Ironstone Milk Jug / Creamer – Sherwood Pattern Tableware under the style of Harrison

under the style of Harrison Brothers & Howson Ltd

The toast rack is not marked or stamped

Spout to handle: 18

each with a graduated and scalloped rim

Retro & Vintage 1970’s Wood & Sons Alpine Ironstone Milk Jug / Creamer – Sherwood Pattern Tableware under the style of HarrisonThe firm was established in 1865 by Absalom Wood and his son Thomas Francis Wood. In 1921 Harry F Wood took over from his father Thomas and the firm became successful. In 1954 the firm became an Ltd. under the name Wood & Sons. During the 1970s the firm fought two unsuccessful takeover bids, one by Barrets in 1975 and the other by Staffordshire Pottery in 1979. The takeover bids weakened the firm financially and in 1981 the bank took control of the