History

The Harker China Company was founded in 1840 in Ohio by English immigrant Benjamin Harker Harker first produced yellow ware and Rockingham produced from local clay When Benjamin Harker died in 1847 the company was run by his sons George and Benjamin Jr In 1857 Benjamin and George separated and Benjamin operated his company with a different partner under the name Harker and Smith George operated the George S Harker Pottery Company which became the Harker Pottery Company known today

Period:

1840 - 1972

Region:

US

The Harker Pottery Company became famous for its many dinnerware and kitchen ware patterns and shapes Most famous patterns were Mallow and Cameo Ware The company stayed in business until 1972 when it was sold to the Jeannette Glass Company

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gordon b. hicks
January 17, 2012 - 01:21
1840 red eye gravey bowl

have 1840 red eye gravey bowl, harker. has bowl-and arrow on back.its in good shape has gold inlay around top.mabe be the only one like it in the world!got any insight on whats its worth??256-638-9488,rainsville,al.

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