Retro Vintage 1970’s Wood & Sons Alpine Ironstone Set Of 2 Tea Duos (Cup & Saucer) – Sherwood Pattern Collectables The tankard is impressed underneath

The tankard is impressed underneath Pewter Made in England 3030

The set shows loads of character due to use and age

This version is the yellow band

Glass rim: 20

Retro Vintage 1970’s Wood & Sons Alpine Ironstone Set Of 2 Tea Duos (Cup & Saucer) – Sherwood Pattern Collectables The tankard is impressed underneathThe firm was established in 1865 by Absalom Wood and his son Thomas Francis Wood. In 1921 Harry F Wood took over from his father Thomas and the firm became successful. In 1954 the firm became an Ltd. under the name Wood & Sons. During the 1970s the firm fought two unsuccessful takeover bids, one by Barrets in 1975 and the other by Staffordshire Pottery in 1979. The takeover bids weakened the firm financially and in 1981 the bank took control of the