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Title: Johnson Brothers Late Pankhurst & Co Chamber Pot-need advice
Post by: Mom2Four on January 26, 2010, 11:24:14 AM

Hi I am new the to group.  I have a Ironstone China Johnson Bros Late Pankhurst & Co chamber pot.  I have tried to find one like it on the internet to do research but have been unsuccessful.  I have found out the the stamp on it was used c.1883 and earlier.  It is perfect condition no chips or cracks. 

Does anyone know about these types of chamber pots or their value? 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Title: Re: Johnson Brothers Late Pankhurst & Co Chamber Pot-need advice
Post by: KC on January 26, 2010, 04:40:39 PM

Hi MomToFour,  Welcome to the forum.

We really need you to post a picture of your item and a closeup of the stamp.

There are a great group of people in this group that would be a great help to you once we have this!

Thanks and look forward to seeing your pics.

Title: Re: Johnson Brothers Late Pankhurst & Co Chamber Pot-need advice
Post by: Mom2Four on January 26, 2010, 08:50:34 PM

Quote from: KC on January 26, 2010, 04:40:39 PM

Hi MomToFour,  Welcome to the forum.

We really need you to post a picture of your item and a closeup of the stamp.

There are a great group of people in this group that would be a great help to you once we have this!

Thanks and look forward to seeing your pics.

Thanks KC, here are the photos. 

Title: Re: Johnson Brothers Late Pankhurst & Co Chamber Pot-need advice
Post by: fancypants on January 26, 2010, 09:21:43 PM

Welcome to the forum , Mom2Four .

Your "Potty" (as these items are sometimes named) sure does appear to have a very early factory mark , c1883 .

Nice keeper item .

You can find out some fun facts about the brothers & the company history at "thepotteries.org" , in the event you've not checked the site out .

Value on older &/or fancy Potties can get high-ish , for this 'type' of unit .

Glad yours has survived the outdoor plumbing epoch !

Title: Re: Johnson Brothers Late Pankhurst & Co Chamber Pot-need advice
Post by: Mom2Four on January 27, 2010, 06:36:36 PM

Quote from: fancypants on January 26, 2010, 09:21:43 PM

Welcome to the forum , Mom2Four .

Your "Potty" (as these items are sometimes named) sure does appear to have a very early factory mark , c1883 .

Nice keeper item .

You can find out some fun facts about the brothers & the company history at "thepotteries.org" , in the event you've not checked the site out .

Value on older &/or fancy Potties can get high-ish , for this 'type' of unit .

Glad yours has survived the outdoor plumbing epoch !

Thanks Fancypants, I am so new to this I have no relative idea of what high-ish is. 
Can you give me an idea?  Thanks again!

Title: Re: Johnson Brothers Late Pankhurst & Co Chamber Pot-need advice
Post by: syl on January 27, 2010, 07:23:09 PM

There are over a hundred of these pots listed on ebay, a couple are very similar to yours. One has a price of $19.99 and the other is around $50 so thats probably your range. It could be more if you can find the right buyer.

Title: Re: Johnson Brothers Late Pankhurst & Co Chamber Pot-need advice
Post by: Mom2Four on January 27, 2010, 07:25:07 PM

Quote from: syl on January 27, 2010, 07:23:09 PM

There are over a hundred of these pots listed on ebay, a couple are very similar to yours. One has a price of $19.99 and the other is around $50 so thats probably your range. It could be more if you can find the right buyer.

Thanks so much, I appreciate the information. 

Title: Re: Johnson Brothers Late Pankhurst & Co Chamber Pot-need advice
Post by: regularjoe2 on January 27, 2010, 08:59:22 PM

Considering the age of your item , I'd start the bidding at around the $75 to $100 range , providing that it's got minimal wear .

Title: Re: Johnson Brothers Late Pankhurst & Co Chamber Pot-need advice
Post by: Mom2Four on January 28, 2010, 06:58:06 AM

Thanks, that really helps! 

Title: Re: Johnson Brothers Late Pankhurst & Co Chamber Pot-need advice
Post by: KC on January 28, 2010, 10:23:44 PM

totally agree with regjoe2!  start higher...bet you might just get it!