David Evans and Sons

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With its foundation firmly in the heart of the Potteries Aynsley China has a history stretching back over the centuries. In 1775, John Aynsley established a factory at Lane End (now Longton) and became one of Stoke-on-Trent's earliest master potters.

When his grandson John Aynsley II took the reins, the company moved to the forefront of fine bone china making, with the new practice of adding calcined bone to the china recipe.

The new bone china was a resounding success and in 1861 a factory was specially built, solely for the manufacture of the new ware.

Now known as Portland Works, that same factory is at the heart of their manufacturing base in Stoke-on-Trent today. Modernisation has not affected the traditional handcrafts with which Aynsley has long been associated.

Aynsley has been honoured to supply specially commissioned tableware to Royalty, governments and companies all over the world.

Queen Victoria, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales have all chosen Aynsley tableware for their homes.

Attractively packaged giftware, china flowers and fine art also play an important part in the company's product ranges.

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