H & R Daniel
H & R Daniel is a little known manufactory of porcelain and earthenware. During the 24 years the pottery was in operation it was considered of equal stature with Spode, Minton and their contemporaries. The pottery was situated in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England. Overview Henry Daniel (1765–1841) was an enameller and colour maker. Prior to setting up his own manufactory in 1822 he ran a business within the Spode II* factory from at least 1805 to August 1822. In 1822, Henry formed his own business. Richard (1800–1884) Henry's second son was officially made a partner in 1826. The manufactory known as H & R Daniel continued until 1846 when it ceased due to insolvency.. Daniel's wares were said to be on a par with the best hand painted porcelain of the time. Prestigious customers included the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Duke of Clarence (later William IV). Josiah Spode (1755–1827) known as Spode II to differentiate him from his father Josiah Spode I (1733–1797) and from his son, Josiah Spode III (1777–1829).. A Family of Enamellers Henry was the son of Thomas (enameller) and Frances Daniel. It is perhaps unsurprising that Henry followed in his father's footsteps as an