What is Coalport Porcelain?

Coalport porcelain is an English porcelain manufacturer associated with the town of Coalport in Shropshire. The firm became famous for its fine dinner services, decorative objects, and ornate cabinetry throughout the 19th century. Writers and museums credit Coalport with a substantial production of dinner services, as well as decorative items such as vases, baskets, and boxes, often finished with floral bouquets and rich gilding. Collectors encounter pieces from various periods of production, from the earliest works in Shropshire to later manufactures in Staffordshire under new ownership. This history is important, as a name on the base does not always guarantee that the piece originated from the original Shropshire factory.