Ralph Stevenson

1776-1853

British (Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire)

Stevenson was a manufacturer of earthenwares at Cobridge, Staffordshire, between 1810 and 1832. Then he continued as Ralph Stevenson & Son ca. 1832-1835. The Stevensons produced a good range of blue printed earthenware much of which was made especially for the American market. Ralph Stevenson and his brother Andrew shared many of the same ceramic marks. During his 30 or more years as a potter, Ralph Stevenson produced an amazing variety of earthenware, stoneware, and bone-china, but he is probably best remembered for the quantity and quality of his blue-printed pottery.