John Maddock (b. 1807) owned a number of different business, starting in 1830, with different partners, eventually trading on his own under the name John Maddock. John & Martha Maddock had four sons - John (Jr) and James who became partners in the manufacturing business, and Thomas and Henry, who both managed the export business in the United States of America. In 1855 when John junr was taken into partnership, the business traded as John Maddock & Son. From around 1870 the other son, James, was taken into partnership and the business traded as John Maddock & Sons.  In 1871 John Maddock (snr) retired, by which time the census records that the business employed 208 people. This successful pottery company survived two world wars and numerous recessions as a large scale manufacturer of mid-market domestic and catering earthenware. It also exhibited at the 1904 St.Louis Exhibition, USA, where it was awarded a gold medal.  The plate from which this pendant was made does not identify the specific pattern, and I haven't been able to find out the name. It is very similar in pattern to 'Royal Ivorene', but isn't labelled as such. Judging by the backstamp, this plate was probably manufactured in the 1940's, possibly earlier.

As with all Goosehouse Designs jewellery, this unique jewellery is individually handcrafted by me in my studio. My upcycled, sustainable, broken china jewellery is crafted from ethically-sourced, pre-damaged, vintage china, that would otherwise end up in landfill. It is the perfect romantic gift for wedding anniversaries, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and any time you want to show your love through a treasured piece of artisan jewellery.

Your Goosehouse Designs jewellery will be sent to you carefully wrapped and packaged using recycled and recyclable materials. I am committed, at all times, to operating my business in every way I can to be kinder and gentler to the planet.

The silver in this pendant is sterling silver, and is stamped with the .925 stamp.

This round pendant measures 24mm x 5mm.

The pendant comes with your choice of necklace -

wire collar 46cm/18"

link chain 66cms/26"

snake chain 70cms/27"